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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,041.07, 273,061.79 and 98,333.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,041.07, 273,061.79 and 98,333.47 is: 147,500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,041.07 : 273,061.79 = 98,333.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,041.07/273,061.79 = 98,333.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,041.07x = 273,061.79 × 98,333.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,041.07x = 26,851,113,335.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,851,113,335.11/182,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,500.31

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