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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,618.67, 273,989.51 and 115,072.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,618.67, 273,989.51 and 115,072.26 is: 172,647.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,618.67 : 273,989.51 = 115,072.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,618.67/273,989.51 = 115,072.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,618.67x = 273,989.51 × 115,072.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,618.67x = 31,528,592,131.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,528,592,131.99/182,618.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,647.15

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