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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,782.40, 275,673.60 and 182,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,782.40, 275,673.60 and 182,227.20 is: 273,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,782.40 : 275,673.60 = 182,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,782.40/275,673.60 = 182,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,782.40x = 275,673.60 × 182,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,782.40x = 50,235,228,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,235,228,241.92/183,782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,340.80

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