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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,158.80, 272,800.80 and 147,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,158.80, 272,800.80 and 147,166.80 is: 220,396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,158.80 : 272,800.80 = 147,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,158.80/272,800.80 = 147,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,158.80x = 272,800.80 × 147,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,158.80x = 40,147,220,773.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,147,220,773.44/182,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,396.82

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