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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,588.63, 273,879.27 and 82,730.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,588.63, 273,879.27 and 82,730.21 is: 124,093.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,588.63 : 273,879.27 = 82,730.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,588.63/273,879.27 = 82,730.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,588.63x = 273,879.27 × 82,730.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,588.63x = 22,658,088,152.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,658,088,152.35/182,588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,093.65

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