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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,593.28, 273,889.83 and 68,762.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,593.28, 273,889.83 and 68,762.54 is: 103,143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,593.28 : 273,889.83 = 68,762.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,593.28/273,889.83 = 68,762.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,593.28x = 273,889.83 × 68,762.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,593.28x = 18,833,360,390.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,833,360,390.97/182,593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,143.78

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