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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,498.56, 274,233.84 and 98,323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,498.56, 274,233.84 and 98,323.36 is: 147,746.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,498.56 : 274,233.84 = 98,323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,498.56/274,233.84 = 98,323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,498.56x = 274,233.84 × 98,323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,498.56x = 26,963,592,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,963,592,574.50/182,498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,746.88

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