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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,310.15, 272,987.87 and 146,581.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,310.15, 272,987.87 and 146,581.59 is: 219,488.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,310.15 : 272,987.87 = 146,581.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,310.15/272,987.87 = 146,581.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,310.15x = 272,987.87 × 146,581.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,310.15x = 40,014,995,302.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,014,995,302.41/182,310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,488.58

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