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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,418.60, 270,441.02 and 148,493.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,418.60, 270,441.02 and 148,493.21 is: 222,586.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,418.60 : 270,441.02 = 148,493.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,418.60/270,441.02 = 148,493.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,418.60x = 270,441.02 × 148,493.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,418.60x = 40,158,655,175.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,158,655,175.47/180,418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,586.00

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