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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,615.58, 273,897.86 and 62,670.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,615.58, 273,897.86 and 62,670.65 is: 93,997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,615.58 : 273,897.86 = 62,670.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,615.58/273,897.86 = 62,670.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,615.58x = 273,897.86 × 62,670.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,615.58x = 17,165,355,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,165,355,236.97/182,615.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,997.21

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