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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,407.40, 273,611.10 and 112,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,407.40, 273,611.10 and 112,423.40 is: 168,635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,407.40 : 273,611.10 = 112,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,407.40/273,611.10 = 112,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,407.40x = 273,611.10 × 112,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,407.40x = 30,760,290,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,760,290,139.74/182,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,635.10

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