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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,537.38, 273,805.86 and 68,706.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,537.38, 273,805.86 and 68,706.46 is: 103,059.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,537.38 : 273,805.86 = 68,706.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,537.38/273,805.86 = 68,706.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,537.38x = 273,805.86 × 68,706.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,537.38x = 18,812,231,367.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,812,231,367.86/182,537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,059.61

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