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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,521.03, 273,207.97 and 116,036.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,521.03, 273,207.97 and 116,036.23 is: 173,689.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,521.03 : 273,207.97 = 116,036.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,521.03/273,207.97 = 116,036.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,521.03x = 273,207.97 × 116,036.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,521.03x = 31,702,022,844.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,702,022,844.75/182,521.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,689.70

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