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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,961.40, 274,442.10 and 108,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,961.40, 274,442.10 and 108,117.40 is: 162,176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,961.40 : 274,442.10 = 108,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,961.40/274,442.10 = 108,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,961.40x = 274,442.10 × 108,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,961.40x = 29,671,966,302.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,671,966,302.54/182,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,176.10

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