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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,186.52, 251,321.82 and 148,232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,186.52, 251,321.82 and 148,232.94 is: 204,483.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,186.52 : 251,321.82 = 148,232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,186.52/251,321.82 = 148,232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,186.52x = 251,321.82 × 148,232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,186.52x = 37,254,172,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,254,172,264.75/182,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,483.69

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