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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,369.02, 273,422.53 and 86,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,369.02, 273,422.53 and 86,252.88 is: 129,317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,369.02 : 273,422.53 = 86,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,369.02/273,422.53 = 86,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,369.02x = 273,422.53 × 86,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,369.02x = 23,583,480,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,583,480,238.12/182,369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,317.36

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