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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,506.26, 273,711.86 and 77,271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,506.26, 273,711.86 and 77,271.06 is: 115,886.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,506.26 : 273,711.86 = 77,271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,506.26/273,711.86 = 77,271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,506.26x = 273,711.86 × 77,271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,506.26x = 21,150,005,556.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,150,005,556.77/182,506.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,886.47

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