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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,266.80, 272,230.08 and 182,198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,266.80, 272,230.08 and 182,198.40 is: 251,435.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,266.80 : 272,230.08 = 182,198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,266.80/272,230.08 = 182,198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,266.80x = 272,230.08 × 182,198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,266.80x = 49,599,885,007.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,599,885,007.87/197,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,435.54

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