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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,079.45, 272,640.63 and 146,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,079.45, 272,640.63 and 146,351.16 is: 219,142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,079.45 : 272,640.63 = 146,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,079.45/272,640.63 = 146,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,079.45x = 272,640.63 × 146,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,079.45x = 39,901,272,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,901,272,463.63/182,079.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,142.10

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