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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,836.17, 273,039.23 and 180,856.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,836.17, 273,039.23 and 180,856.93 is: 270,083.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,836.17 : 273,039.23 = 180,856.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,836.17/273,039.23 = 180,856.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,836.17x = 273,039.23 × 180,856.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,836.17x = 49,381,036,907.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,381,036,907.36/182,836.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,083.53

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