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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,580.54, 273,462.40 and 105,549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,580.54, 273,462.40 and 105,549.18 is: 158,087.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,580.54 : 273,462.40 = 105,549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,580.54/273,462.40 = 105,549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,580.54x = 273,462.40 × 105,549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,580.54x = 28,863,732,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,863,732,080.83/182,580.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,087.67

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