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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,802.30, 274,203.45 and 138,515.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,802.30, 274,203.45 and 138,515.55 is: 207,773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,802.30 : 274,203.45 = 138,515.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,802.30/274,203.45 = 138,515.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,802.30x = 274,203.45 × 138,515.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,802.30x = 37,981,441,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,981,441,688.65/182,802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,773.33

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