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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,607.45, 272,855.48 and 182,494.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,607.45, 272,855.48 and 182,494.59 is: 251,987.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,607.45 : 272,855.48 = 182,494.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,607.45/272,855.48 = 182,494.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,607.45x = 272,855.48 × 182,494.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,607.45x = 49,794,648,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,794,648,951.85/197,607.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,987.71

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