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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,771.40, 275,657.10 and 182,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,771.40, 275,657.10 and 182,216.20 is: 273,324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,771.40 : 275,657.10 = 182,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,771.40/275,657.10 = 182,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,771.40x = 275,657.10 × 182,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,771.40x = 50,229,189,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,229,189,265.02/183,771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,324.30

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