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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,821.02, 272,233.92 and 176,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,821.02, 272,233.92 and 176,094.96 is: 262,218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,821.02 : 272,233.92 = 176,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,821.02/272,233.92 = 176,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,821.02x = 272,233.92 × 176,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,821.02x = 47,939,021,253.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,939,021,253.04/182,821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,218.32

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