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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,662.89, 273,994.38 and 119,536.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,662.89, 273,994.38 and 119,536.17 is: 179,304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,662.89 : 273,994.38 = 119,536.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,662.89/273,994.38 = 119,536.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,662.89x = 273,994.38 × 119,536.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,662.89x = 32,752,238,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,752,238,786.72/182,662.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,304.28

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