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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,907.37, 274,410.36 and 76,255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,907.37, 274,410.36 and 76,255.88 is: 114,404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,907.37 : 274,410.36 = 76,255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,907.37/274,410.36 = 76,255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,907.37x = 274,410.36 × 76,255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,907.37x = 20,925,403,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,925,403,482.92/182,907.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,404.38

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