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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,146.29, 117,217.81 and 18,982.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78,146.29, 117,217.81 and 18,982.27 is: 28,473.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,146.29 : 117,217.81 = 18,982.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,146.29/117,217.81 = 18,982.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,146.29x = 117,217.81 × 18,982.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,146.29x = 2,225,060,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,060,118.23/78,146.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,473.01

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