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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,308.18, 272,505.09 and 182,378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,308.18, 272,505.09 and 182,378.26 is: 251,885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,308.18 : 272,505.09 = 182,378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,308.18/272,505.09 = 182,378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,308.18x = 272,505.09 × 182,378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,308.18x = 49,699,004,155.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,699,004,155.34/197,308.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,885.17

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