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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,293.11, 272,910.09 and 106,159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,293.11, 272,910.09 and 106,159.50 is: 158,930.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,293.11 : 272,910.09 = 106,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,293.11/272,910.09 = 106,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,293.11x = 272,910.09 × 106,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,293.11x = 28,971,998,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,971,998,699.36/182,293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,930.85

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