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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,003.40, 273,005.10 and 143,949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,003.40, 273,005.10 and 143,949.60 is: 215,924.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,003.40 : 273,005.10 = 143,949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,003.40/273,005.10 = 143,949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,003.40x = 273,005.10 × 143,949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,003.40x = 39,298,974,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,298,974,942.96/182,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,924.40

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