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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,907.50, 274,251.88 and 182,225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,907.50, 274,251.88 and 182,225.91 is: 271,744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,907.50 : 274,251.88 = 182,225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,907.50/274,251.88 = 182,225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,907.50x = 274,251.88 × 182,225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,907.50x = 49,975,797,946.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,975,797,946.65/183,907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,744.21

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