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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,607.96, 272,856.18 and 182,495.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,607.96, 272,856.18 and 182,495.09 is: 251,988.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,607.96 : 272,856.18 = 182,495.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,607.96/272,856.18 = 182,495.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,607.96x = 272,856.18 × 182,495.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,607.96x = 49,794,911,761.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,794,911,761.88/197,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,988.39

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