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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,085.44, 272,649.65 and 146,357.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,085.44, 272,649.65 and 146,357.15 is: 219,151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,085.44 : 272,649.65 = 146,357.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,085.44/272,649.65 = 146,357.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,085.44x = 272,649.65 × 146,357.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,085.44x = 39,904,223,627.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,904,223,627.46/182,085.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,151.10

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