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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,606.42, 273,876.82 and 82,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,606.42, 273,876.82 and 82,748 is: 124,107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,606.42 : 273,876.82 = 82,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,606.42/273,876.82 = 82,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,606.42x = 273,876.82 × 82,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,606.42x = 22,662,759,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662,759,101.36/182,606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,107.13

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