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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,498.76, 273,654.68 and 97,158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,498.76, 273,654.68 and 97,158.12 is: 145,687.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,498.76 : 273,654.68 = 97,158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,498.76/273,654.68 = 97,158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,498.76x = 273,654.68 × 97,158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,498.76x = 26,587,774,238.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,587,774,238.00/182,498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,687.42

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