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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,348.20, 273,803.90 and 99,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,348.20, 273,803.90 and 99,404.20 is: 149,259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,348.20 : 273,803.90 = 99,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,348.20/273,803.90 = 99,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,348.20x = 273,803.90 × 99,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,348.20x = 27,217,257,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,217,257,636.38/182,348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,259.81

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