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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,523.78, 273,212.10 and 116,038.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,523.78, 273,212.10 and 116,038.98 is: 173,693.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,523.78 : 273,212.10 = 116,038.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,523.78/273,212.10 = 116,038.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,523.78x = 273,212.10 × 116,038.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,523.78x = 31,703,253,407.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,703,253,407.66/182,523.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,693.82

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