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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,437.48, 273,432.66 and 103,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,437.48, 273,432.66 and 103,618 is: 155,300.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,437.48 : 273,432.66 = 103,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,437.48/273,432.66 = 103,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,437.48x = 273,432.66 × 103,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,437.48x = 28,332,545,363.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,332,545,363.88/182,437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,300.03

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