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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,621.55, 272,533.50 and 182,943.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,621.55, 272,533.50 and 182,943.12 is: 252,290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,621.55 : 272,533.50 = 182,943.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,621.55/272,533.50 = 182,943.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,621.55x = 272,533.50 × 182,943.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,621.55x = 49,858,128,794.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858,128,794.52/197,621.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,290.95

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