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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,924.70, 274,257.45 and 83,132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,924.70, 274,257.45 and 83,132.70 is: 124,640.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,924.70 : 274,257.45 = 83,132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,924.70/274,257.45 = 83,132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,924.70x = 274,257.45 × 83,132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,924.70x = 22,799,762,313.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,762,313.62/182,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,640.15

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