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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,167.20, 273,250.80 and 148,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,167.20, 273,250.80 and 148,924.80 is: 223,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,167.20 : 273,250.80 = 148,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,167.20/273,250.80 = 148,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,167.20x = 273,250.80 × 148,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,167.20x = 40,693,820,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,693,820,739.84/182,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,387.20

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