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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,291.83, 273,465.08 and 63,942.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,291.83, 273,465.08 and 63,942.32 is: 95,923.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,291.83 : 273,465.08 = 63,942.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,291.83/273,465.08 = 63,942.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,291.83x = 273,465.08 × 63,942.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,291.83x = 17,485,992,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,485,992,257.92/182,291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,923.07

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