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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,607.21, 272,855.13 and 182,494.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,607.21, 272,855.13 and 182,494.35 is: 251,987.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,607.21 : 272,855.13 = 182,494.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,607.21/272,855.13 = 182,494.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,607.21x = 272,855.13 × 182,494.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,607.21x = 49,794,519,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,794,519,593.52/197,607.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,987.36

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