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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,346.81, 273,432.69 and 86,203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,346.81, 273,432.69 and 86,203.98 is: 129,264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,346.81 : 273,432.69 = 86,203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,346.81/273,432.69 = 86,203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,346.81x = 273,432.69 × 86,203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,346.81x = 23,570,986,140.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,570,986,140.11/182,346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,264.59

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