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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,630.20, 272,886.92 and 182,517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,630.20, 272,886.92 and 182,517.32 is: 252,019.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,630.20 : 272,886.92 = 182,517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,630.20/272,886.92 = 182,517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,630.20x = 272,886.92 × 182,517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,630.20x = 49,806,589,301.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,806,589,301.45/197,630.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,019.12

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