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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,262.48, 273,748.53 and 148,553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,262.48, 273,748.53 and 148,553.42 is: 223,119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,262.48 : 273,748.53 = 148,553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,262.48/273,748.53 = 148,553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,262.48x = 273,748.53 × 148,553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,262.48x = 40,666,278,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,666,278,982.73/182,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,119.31

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