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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,311.15, 272,989.36 and 146,582.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,311.15, 272,989.36 and 146,582.59 is: 219,490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,311.15 : 272,989.36 = 146,582.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,311.15/272,989.36 = 146,582.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,311.15x = 272,989.36 × 146,582.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,311.15x = 40,015,487,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,015,487,431.24/182,311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,490.07

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