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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,731.52, 274,063.86 and 82,867.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,731.52, 274,063.86 and 82,867.64 is: 124,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,731.52 : 274,063.86 = 82,867.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,731.52/274,063.86 = 82,867.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,731.52x = 274,063.86 × 82,867.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,731.52x = 22,711,025,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,711,025,287.49/182,731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,286.30

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