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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,623.79, 272,536.61 and 182,945.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,623.79, 272,536.61 and 182,945.37 is: 252,294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,623.79 : 272,536.61 = 182,945.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,623.79/272,536.61 = 182,945.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,623.79x = 272,536.61 × 182,945.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,623.79x = 49,859,310,040.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,859,310,040.27/197,623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,294.08

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