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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,044.02, 272,985.84 and 97,778.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,044.02, 272,985.84 and 97,778.91 is: 146,625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,044.02 : 272,985.84 = 97,778.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,044.02/272,985.84 = 97,778.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,044.02x = 272,985.84 × 97,778.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,044.02x = 26,692,257,880.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,692,257,880.63/182,044.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,625.29

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