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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,307.11, 273,459.51 and 98,106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,307.11, 273,459.51 and 98,106.93 is: 147,159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,307.11 : 273,459.51 = 98,106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,307.11/273,459.51 = 98,106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,307.11x = 273,459.51 × 98,106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,307.11x = 26,828,273,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,828,273,005.40/182,307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,159.78

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