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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,519.78, 273,206.10 and 116,034.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,519.78, 273,206.10 and 116,034.98 is: 173,687.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,519.78 : 273,206.10 = 116,034.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,519.78/273,206.10 = 116,034.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,519.78x = 273,206.10 × 116,034.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,519.78x = 31,701,464,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,701,464,349.38/182,519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,687.83

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