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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,415.24, 273,621.42 and 98,214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,415.24, 273,621.42 and 98,214.84 is: 147,321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,415.24 : 273,621.42 = 98,214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,415.24/273,621.42 = 98,214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,415.24x = 273,621.42 × 98,214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,415.24x = 26,873,683,985.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,873,683,985.87/182,415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,321.48

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