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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,158.58, 274,839.94 and 98,916.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,158.58, 274,839.94 and 98,916.96 is: 148,430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,158.58 : 274,839.94 = 98,916.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,158.58/274,839.94 = 98,916.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,158.58x = 274,839.94 × 98,916.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,158.58x = 27,186,331,351.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,186,331,351.38/183,158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,430.56

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