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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,621.08, 273,439.38 and 119,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,621.08, 273,439.38 and 119,284.36 is: 178,605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,621.08 : 273,439.38 = 119,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,621.08/273,439.38 = 119,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,621.08x = 273,439.38 × 119,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,621.08x = 32,617,041,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,617,041,442.10/182,621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,605.02

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