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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,865.82, 274,317.18 and 68,985.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,865.82, 274,317.18 and 68,985.05 is: 103,484.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,865.82 : 274,317.18 = 68,985.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,865.82/274,317.18 = 68,985.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,865.82x = 274,317.18 × 68,985.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,865.82x = 18,923,782,661.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,923,782,661.65/182,865.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,484.53

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