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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,369.46, 274,035.27 and 98,191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,369.46, 274,035.27 and 98,191.86 is: 147,546.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,369.46 : 274,035.27 = 98,191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,369.46/274,035.27 = 98,191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,369.46x = 274,035.27 × 98,191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,369.46x = 26,908,032,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,908,032,866.90/182,369.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,546.81

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