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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,117.70, 273,176.55 and 148,875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,117.70, 273,176.55 and 148,875.30 is: 223,312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,117.70 : 273,176.55 = 148,875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,117.70/273,176.55 = 148,875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,117.70x = 273,176.55 × 148,875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,117.70x = 40,669,240,834.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,669,240,834.22/182,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,312.95

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