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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,272.20, 273,408.30 and 149,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,272.20, 273,408.30 and 149,029.80 is: 223,544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,272.20 : 273,408.30 = 149,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,272.20/273,408.30 = 149,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,272.20x = 273,408.30 × 149,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,272.20x = 40,745,984,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,745,984,267.34/182,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,544.70

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