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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,258.40, 273,387.60 and 98,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,258.40, 273,387.60 and 98,277.60 is: 147,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,258.40 : 273,387.60 = 98,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,258.40/273,387.60 = 98,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,258.40x = 273,387.60 × 98,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,258.40x = 26,867,877,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,867,877,197.76/182,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,416.40

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