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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,556.53, 273,865.93 and 81,391.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,556.53, 273,865.93 and 81,391.29 is: 122,100.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,556.53 : 273,865.93 = 81,391.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,556.53/273,865.93 = 81,391.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,556.53x = 273,865.93 × 81,391.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,556.53x = 22,290,300,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290,300,441.61/182,556.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,100.81

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