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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,618.08, 273,434.88 and 119,281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,618.08, 273,434.88 and 119,281.36 is: 178,600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,618.08 : 273,434.88 = 119,281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,618.08/273,434.88 = 119,281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,618.08x = 273,434.88 × 119,281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,618.08x = 32,615,684,357.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,615,684,357.84/182,618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,600.52

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