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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,557.72, 273,867.71 and 81,392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,557.72, 273,867.71 and 81,392.48 is: 122,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,557.72 : 273,867.71 = 81,392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,557.72/273,867.71 = 81,392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,557.72x = 273,867.71 × 81,392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,557.72x = 22,290,770,739.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290,770,739.48/182,557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,102.60

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