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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,310.78, 272,988.80 and 146,582.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,310.78, 272,988.80 and 146,582.22 is: 219,489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,310.78 : 272,988.80 = 146,582.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,310.78/272,988.80 = 146,582.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,310.78x = 272,988.80 × 146,582.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,310.78x = 40,015,303,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,015,303,340.65/182,310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,489.51

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