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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,802.15, 274,104.81 and 98,607.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,802.15, 274,104.81 and 98,607.51 is: 147,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,802.15 : 274,104.81 = 98,607.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,802.15/274,104.81 = 98,607.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,802.15x = 274,104.81 × 98,607.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,802.15x = 27,028,792,793.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028,792,793.12/182,802.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,858.18

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