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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,553.91, 273,164.77 and 107,709.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,553.91, 273,164.77 and 107,709.91 is: 161,171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,553.91 : 273,164.77 = 107,709.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,553.91/273,164.77 = 107,709.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,553.91x = 273,164.77 × 107,709.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,553.91x = 29,422,550,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,422,550,887.50/182,553.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,171.85

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