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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,427, 273,415.86 and 129,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,427, 273,415.86 and 129,550.20 is: 194,165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,427 : 273,415.86 = 129,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,427/273,415.86 = 129,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,427x = 273,415.86 × 129,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,427x = 35,421,079,346.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,421,079,346.17/182,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,165.77

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