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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,499.76, 275,236.28 and 82,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,499.76, 275,236.28 and 82,329.14 is: 123,487.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,499.76 : 275,236.28 = 82,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,499.76/275,236.28 = 82,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,499.76x = 275,236.28 × 82,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,499.76x = 22,659,966,229.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,966,229.20/183,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,487.72

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