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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,835.54, 273,038.30 and 180,856.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,835.54, 273,038.30 and 180,856.31 is: 270,082.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,835.54 : 273,038.30 = 180,856.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,835.54/273,038.30 = 180,856.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,835.54x = 273,038.30 × 180,856.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,835.54x = 49,380,697,835.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,380,697,835.41/182,835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,082.60

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