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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,287.93, 273,412.62 and 49,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,287.93, 273,412.62 and 49,159.96 is: 73,734.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,287.93 : 273,412.62 = 49,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,287.93/273,412.62 = 49,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,287.93x = 273,412.62 × 49,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,287.93x = 13,440,953,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,440,953,462.70/182,287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,734.74

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