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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,285.43, 273,408.87 and 49,157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,285.43, 273,408.87 and 49,157.46 is: 73,730.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,285.43 : 273,408.87 = 49,157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,285.43/273,408.87 = 49,157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,285.43x = 273,408.87 × 49,157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,285.43x = 13,440,085,590.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,440,085,590.67/182,285.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,730.99

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