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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,427.27, 273,655.49 and 64,125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,427.27, 273,655.49 and 64,125.15 is: 96,192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,427.27 : 273,655.49 = 64,125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,427.27/273,655.49 = 64,125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,427.27x = 273,655.49 × 64,125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,427.27x = 17,548,199,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,548,199,344.57/182,427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,192.85

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