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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,760.89, 273,931.40 and 114,403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,760.89, 273,931.40 and 114,403.14 is: 171,473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,760.89 : 273,931.40 = 114,403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,760.89/273,931.40 = 114,403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,760.89x = 273,931.40 × 114,403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,760.89x = 31,338,612,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,338,612,590.60/182,760.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,473.30

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