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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,286.93, 273,411.12 and 49,158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,286.93, 273,411.12 and 49,158.96 is: 73,733.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,286.93 : 273,411.12 = 49,158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,286.93/273,411.12 = 49,158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,286.93x = 273,411.12 × 49,158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,286.93x = 13,440,606,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,440,606,311.64/182,286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,733.24

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