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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,819.65, 274,131.06 and 98,625.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,819.65, 274,131.06 and 98,625.01 is: 147,884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,819.65 : 274,131.06 = 98,625.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,819.65/274,131.06 = 98,625.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,819.65x = 274,131.06 × 98,625.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,819.65x = 27,036,178,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,036,178,533.81/182,819.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,884.42

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