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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,613.54, 273,982.58 and 98,382.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,613.54, 273,982.58 and 98,382.34 is: 147,607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,613.54 : 273,982.58 = 98,382.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,613.54/273,982.58 = 98,382.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,613.54x = 273,982.58 × 98,382.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,613.54x = 26,955,047,339.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,955,047,339.64/182,613.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,607.06

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