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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,801.07, 273,121.92 and 182,687.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,801.07, 273,121.92 and 182,687.69 is: 252,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,801.07 : 273,121.92 = 182,687.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,801.07/273,121.92 = 182,687.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,801.07x = 273,121.92 × 182,687.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,801.07x = 49,896,011,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,896,011,287.56/197,801.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,253.50

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