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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,611.96, 272,861.70 and 182,499.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,611.96, 272,861.70 and 182,499.10 is: 251,993.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,611.96 : 272,861.70 = 182,499.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,611.96/272,861.70 = 182,499.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,611.96x = 272,861.70 × 182,499.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,611.96x = 49,797,014,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,797,014,674.47/197,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,993.93

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