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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,755.91, 274,196.09 and 98,524.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,755.91, 274,196.09 and 98,524.21 is: 147,819.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,755.91 : 274,196.09 = 98,524.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,755.91/274,196.09 = 98,524.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,755.91x = 274,196.09 × 98,524.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,755.91x = 27,014,952,713.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,014,952,713.16/182,755.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,819.86

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