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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,609.53, 273,976.57 and 98,378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,609.53, 273,976.57 and 98,378.34 is: 147,601.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,609.53 : 273,976.57 = 98,378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,609.53/273,976.57 = 98,378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,609.53x = 273,976.57 × 98,378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,609.53x = 26,953,360,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,953,360,155.49/182,609.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,601.06

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