Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,484.72, 273,727.08 and 57,816
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 182,484.72, 273,727.08 and 57,816 is: 86,724
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,484.72 : 273,727.08 = 57,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,484.72/273,727.08 = 57,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,484.72x = 273,727.08 × 57,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,484.72x = 15,825,804,857.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,825,804,857.28/182,484.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,724
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