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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,312.15, 272,990.86 and 146,583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,312.15, 272,990.86 and 146,583.59 is: 219,491.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,312.15 : 272,990.86 = 146,583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,312.15/272,990.86 = 146,583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,312.15x = 272,990.86 × 146,583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,312.15x = 40,015,980,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,015,980,295.99/182,312.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,491.57

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