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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,498.06, 274,233.09 and 98,322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,498.06, 274,233.09 and 98,322.86 is: 147,746.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,498.06 : 274,233.09 = 98,322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,498.06/274,233.09 = 98,322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,498.06x = 274,233.09 × 98,322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,498.06x = 26,963,381,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,963,381,715.44/182,498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,746.13

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