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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,558.53, 273,868.93 and 81,393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,558.53, 273,868.93 and 81,393.29 is: 122,103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,558.53 : 273,868.93 = 81,393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,558.53/273,868.93 = 81,393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,558.53x = 273,868.93 × 81,393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,558.53x = 22,291,093,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,291,093,241.48/182,558.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,103.82

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