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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,614.54, 273,984.08 and 98,383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,614.54, 273,984.08 and 98,383.34 is: 147,608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,614.54 : 273,984.08 = 98,383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,614.54/273,984.08 = 98,383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,614.54x = 273,984.08 × 98,383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,614.54x = 26,955,468,897.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,955,468,897.23/182,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,608.56

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