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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,901.37, 274,283.86 and 62,924.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,901.37, 274,283.86 and 62,924.78 is: 94,363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,901.37 : 274,283.86 = 62,924.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,901.37/274,283.86 = 62,924.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,901.37x = 274,283.86 × 62,924.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,901.37x = 17,259,251,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259,251,548.05/182,901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,363.71

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