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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,619.08, 273,436.38 and 119,282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,619.08, 273,436.38 and 119,282.36 is: 178,602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,619.08 : 273,436.38 = 119,282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,619.08/273,436.38 = 119,282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,619.08x = 273,436.38 × 119,282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,619.08x = 32,616,136,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,616,136,716.26/182,619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,602.02

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