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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,565.72, 273,845.61 and 70,270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,565.72, 273,845.61 and 70,270.33 is: 105,404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,565.72 : 273,845.61 = 70,270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,565.72/273,845.61 = 70,270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,565.72x = 273,845.61 × 70,270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,565.72x = 19,243,219,663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,243,219,663.17/182,565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,404.35

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