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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,640.57, 273,517.98 and 126,322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,640.57, 273,517.98 and 126,322.62 is: 189,177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,640.57 : 273,517.98 = 126,322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,640.57/273,517.98 = 126,322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,640.57x = 273,517.98 × 126,322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,640.57x = 34,551,507,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,551,507,850.71/182,640.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,177.62

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