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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,662, 274,075.08 and 116,084.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,662, 274,075.08 and 116,084.88 is: 174,179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,662 : 274,075.08 = 116,084.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,662/274,075.08 = 116,084.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,662x = 274,075.08 × 116,084.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,662x = 31,815,972,772.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,815,972,772.79/182,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,179.48

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