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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,558.21, 273,868.46 and 81,392.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,558.21, 273,868.46 and 81,392.98 is: 122,103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,558.21 : 273,868.46 = 81,392.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,558.21/273,868.46 = 81,392.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,558.21x = 273,868.46 × 81,392.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,558.21x = 22,290,970,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290,970,087.41/182,558.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,103.36

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