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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,520.03, 273,206.48 and 116,035.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,520.03, 273,206.48 and 116,035.23 is: 173,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,520.03 : 273,206.48 = 116,035.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,520.03/273,206.48 = 116,035.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,520.03x = 273,206.48 × 116,035.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,520.03x = 31,701,576,164.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,701,576,164.11/182,520.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,688.20

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