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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,973.42, 274,230.45 and 98,730.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,973.42, 274,230.45 and 98,730.18 is: 147,971.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,973.42 : 274,230.45 = 98,730.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,973.42/274,230.45 = 98,730.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,973.42x = 274,230.45 × 98,730.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,973.42x = 27,074,821,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,074,821,689.98/182,973.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,971.34

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