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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,609.83, 272,858.76 and 182,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,609.83, 272,858.76 and 182,496.96 is: 251,990.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,609.83 : 272,858.76 = 182,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,609.83/272,858.76 = 182,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,609.83x = 272,858.76 × 182,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,609.83x = 49,795,894,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,795,894,209.37/197,609.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,990.98

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