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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,518.78, 273,204.60 and 116,033.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,518.78, 273,204.60 and 116,033.98 is: 173,686.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,518.78 : 273,204.60 = 116,033.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,518.78/273,204.60 = 116,033.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,518.78x = 273,204.60 × 116,033.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,518.78x = 31,701,017,092.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,701,017,092.31/182,518.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,686.33

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