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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,557.53, 273,867.43 and 81,392.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,557.53, 273,867.43 and 81,392.29 is: 122,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,557.53 : 273,867.43 = 81,392.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,557.53/273,867.43 = 81,392.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,557.53x = 273,867.43 × 81,392.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,557.53x = 22,290,697,284.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290,697,284.11/182,557.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,102.32

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