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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,431.48, 273,423.66 and 103,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,431.48, 273,423.66 and 103,612 is: 155,291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,431.48 : 273,423.66 = 103,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,431.48/273,423.66 = 103,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,431.48x = 273,423.66 × 103,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,431.48x = 28,329,972,259.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,329,972,259.92/182,431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,291.03

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