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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,904.25, 272,996.48 and 146,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,904.25, 272,996.48 and 146,452.30 is: 219,791.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,904.25 : 272,996.48 = 146,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,904.25/272,996.48 = 146,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,904.25x = 272,996.48 × 146,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,904.25x = 39,980,962,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,980,962,387.90/181,904.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,791.25

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