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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,327.76, 273,541.86 and 63,983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,327.76, 273,541.86 and 63,983.52 is: 95,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,327.76 : 273,541.86 = 63,983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,327.76/273,541.86 = 63,983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,327.76x = 273,541.86 × 63,983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,327.76x = 17,502,171,070.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,502,171,070.15/182,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,992.90

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