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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,973.92, 274,774.98 and 112,311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,973.92, 274,774.98 and 112,311.50 is: 168,660.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,973.92 : 274,774.98 = 112,311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,973.92/274,774.98 = 112,311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,973.92x = 274,774.98 × 112,311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,973.92x = 30,860,390,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,860,390,166.27/182,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,660.05

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