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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,556.28, 273,865.55 and 81,391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,556.28, 273,865.55 and 81,391.04 is: 122,100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,556.28 : 273,865.55 = 81,391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,556.28/273,865.55 = 81,391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,556.28x = 273,865.55 × 81,391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,556.28x = 22,290,201,453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290,201,453.49/182,556.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,100.44

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