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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,193.77, 251,331.84 and 148,240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,193.77, 251,331.84 and 148,240.19 is: 204,493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,193.77 : 251,331.84 = 148,240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,193.77/251,331.84 = 148,240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,193.77x = 251,331.84 × 148,240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,193.77x = 37,257,479,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,257,479,714.65/182,193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,493.71

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