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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,552.98, 273,932.56 and 98,311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,552.98, 273,932.56 and 98,311.36 is: 147,522.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,552.98 : 273,932.56 = 98,311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,552.98/273,932.56 = 98,311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,552.98x = 273,932.56 × 98,311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,552.98x = 26,930,682,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,930,682,521.88/182,552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,522.56

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