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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,622.29, 272,534.54 and 182,943.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,622.29, 272,534.54 and 182,943.87 is: 252,292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,622.29 : 272,534.54 = 182,943.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,622.29/272,534.54 = 182,943.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,622.29x = 272,534.54 × 182,943.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,622.29x = 49,858,522,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858,522,541.55/197,622.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,292.01

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