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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,974.20, 274,331.70 and 83,182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,974.20, 274,331.70 and 83,182.20 is: 124,714.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,974.20 : 274,331.70 = 83,182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,974.20/274,331.70 = 83,182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,974.20x = 274,331.70 × 83,182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,974.20x = 22,819,514,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,819,514,335.74/182,974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,714.38

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