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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,439.27, 273,642.20 and 129,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,439.27, 273,642.20 and 129,358.96 is: 194,026.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,439.27 : 273,642.20 = 129,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,439.27/273,642.20 = 129,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,439.27x = 273,642.20 × 129,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,439.27x = 35,398,069,558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,398,069,558.31/182,439.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,026.59

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