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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,486.80, 272,230.20 and 146,494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,486.80, 272,230.20 and 146,494.80 is: 219,742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,486.80 : 272,230.20 = 146,494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,486.80/272,230.20 = 146,494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,486.80x = 272,230.20 × 146,494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,486.80x = 39,880,308,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,880,308,702.96/181,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,742.20

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