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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,577.78, 273,866.63 and 68,747.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,577.78, 273,866.63 and 68,747.00 is: 103,120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,577.78 : 273,866.63 = 68,747.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,577.78/273,866.63 = 68,747.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,577.78x = 273,866.63 × 68,747.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,577.78x = 18,827,507,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,827,507,499.54/182,577.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,120.48

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