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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,569.31, 273,854.08 and 119,442.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,569.31, 273,854.08 and 119,442.47 is: 179,163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,569.31 : 273,854.08 = 119,442.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,569.31/273,854.08 = 119,442.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,569.31x = 273,854.08 × 119,442.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,569.31x = 32,709,806,514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,709,806,514.81/182,569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,163.77

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