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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,413.79, 273,392.25 and 97,966.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,413.79, 273,392.25 and 97,966.43 is: 146,826.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,413.79 : 273,392.25 = 97,966.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,413.79/273,392.25 = 97,966.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,413.79x = 273,392.25 × 97,966.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,413.79x = 26,783,261,355.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,783,261,355.21/182,413.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,826.96

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