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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,835.92, 273,038.86 and 180,856.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,835.92, 273,038.86 and 180,856.68 is: 270,083.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,835.92 : 273,038.86 = 180,856.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,835.92/273,038.86 = 180,856.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,835.92x = 273,038.86 × 180,856.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,835.92x = 49,380,901,278.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,380,901,278.44/182,835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,083.16

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