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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,162.60, 274,822.92 and 98,905.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,162.60, 274,822.92 and 98,905.98 is: 148,401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,162.60 : 274,822.92 = 98,905.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,162.60/274,822.92 = 98,905.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,162.60x = 274,822.92 × 98,905.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,162.60x = 27,181,630,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181,630,229.06/183,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,401.64

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