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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,149.20, 273,223.80 and 140,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,149.20, 273,223.80 and 140,110.20 is: 210,165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,149.20 : 273,223.80 = 140,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,149.20/273,223.80 = 140,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,149.20x = 273,223.80 × 140,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,149.20x = 38,281,441,262.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,281,441,262.76/182,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,165.30

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