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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,905.25, 272,997.98 and 146,453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,905.25, 272,997.98 and 146,453.30 is: 219,792.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,905.25 : 272,997.98 = 146,453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,905.25/272,997.98 = 146,453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,905.25x = 272,997.98 × 146,453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,905.25x = 39,981,455,064.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,981,455,064.33/181,905.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,792.75

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