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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,355.21, 274,013.90 and 98,177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,355.21, 274,013.90 and 98,177.61 is: 147,525.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,355.21 : 274,013.90 = 98,177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,355.21/274,013.90 = 98,177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,355.21x = 274,013.90 × 98,177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,355.21x = 26,902,029,317.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,902,029,317.89/182,355.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,525.42

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