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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,429, 273,418.86 and 129,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,429, 273,418.86 and 129,552.20 is: 194,168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,429 : 273,418.86 = 129,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,429/273,418.86 = 129,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,429x = 273,418.86 × 129,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,429x = 35,422,014,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,422,014,834.49/182,429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,168.77

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