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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,592.78, 273,889.08 and 68,762.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,592.78, 273,889.08 and 68,762.04 is: 103,143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,592.78 : 273,889.08 = 68,762.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,592.78/273,889.08 = 68,762.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,592.78x = 273,889.08 × 68,762.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,592.78x = 18,833,171,874.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,833,171,874.52/182,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,143.03

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