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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,287.20, 273,430.80 and 149,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,287.20, 273,430.80 and 149,044.80 is: 223,567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,287.20 : 273,430.80 = 149,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,287.20/273,430.80 = 149,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,287.20x = 273,430.80 × 149,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,287.20x = 40,753,438,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,753,438,899.84/182,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,567.20

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