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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,869.48, 274,304.58 and 98,669.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,869.48, 274,304.58 and 98,669.27 is: 148,004.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,869.48 : 274,304.58 = 98,669.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,869.48/274,304.58 = 98,669.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,869.48x = 274,304.58 × 98,669.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,869.48x = 27,065,432,982.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,065,432,982.01/182,869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,004.10

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