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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,614.46, 272,865.16 and 182,501.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,614.46, 272,865.16 and 182,501.58 is: 251,997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,614.46 : 272,865.16 = 182,501.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,614.46/272,865.16 = 182,501.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,614.46x = 272,865.16 × 182,501.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,614.46x = 49,798,322,826.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,798,322,826.95/197,614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,997.36

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