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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,606.45, 272,854.10 and 182,493.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,606.45, 272,854.10 and 182,493.59 is: 251,986.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,606.45 : 272,854.10 = 182,493.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,606.45/272,854.10 = 182,493.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,606.45x = 272,854.10 × 182,493.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,606.45x = 49,794,123,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,794,123,347.18/197,606.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,986.32

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