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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,526.12, 272,586.78 and 182,457.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,526.12, 272,586.78 and 182,457.24 is: 251,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,526.12 : 272,586.78 = 182,457.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,526.12/272,586.78 = 182,457.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,526.12x = 272,586.78 × 182,457.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,526.12x = 49,735,431,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,735,431,539.29/197,526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,791.67

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