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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,627.43, 274,002.68 and 115,081.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,627.43, 274,002.68 and 115,081.02 is: 172,660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,627.43 : 274,002.68 = 115,081.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,627.43/274,002.68 = 115,081.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,627.43x = 274,002.68 × 115,081.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,627.43x = 31,532,508,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,532,508,184.84/182,627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,660.31

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