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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,741.80, 274,079.16 and 82,878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,741.80, 274,079.16 and 82,878 is: 124,301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,741.80 : 274,079.16 = 82,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,741.80/274,079.16 = 82,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,741.80x = 274,079.16 × 82,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,741.80x = 22,715,132,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,715,132,622.48/182,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,301.79

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