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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,246.30, 251,276.46 and 149,867.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,246.30, 251,276.46 and 149,867.78 is: 206,633.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,246.30 : 251,276.46 = 149,867.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,246.30/251,276.46 = 149,867.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,246.30x = 251,276.46 × 149,867.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,246.30x = 37,658,245,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,658,245,226.46/182,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,633.80

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