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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,905.37, 274,407.36 and 76,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,905.37, 274,407.36 and 76,253.88 is: 114,401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,905.37 : 274,407.36 = 76,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,905.37/274,407.36 = 76,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,905.37x = 274,407.36 × 76,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,905.37x = 20,924,625,900.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,924,625,900.56/182,905.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,401.38

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