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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,647.53, 274,026.68 and 129,442.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,647.53, 274,026.68 and 129,442.38 is: 194,202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,647.53 : 274,026.68 = 129,442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,647.53/274,026.68 = 129,442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,647.53x = 274,026.68 × 129,442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,647.53x = 35,470,664,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,470,664,995.49/182,647.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,202.82

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