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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,412.23, 273,619.25 and 82,455.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,412.23, 273,619.25 and 82,455.39 is: 123,683.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,412.23 : 273,619.25 = 82,455.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,412.23/273,619.25 = 82,455.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,412.23x = 273,619.25 × 82,455.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,412.23x = 22,561,381,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,561,381,867.19/182,412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,683.50

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