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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,342.55, 251,398.81 and 149,516.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,342.55, 251,398.81 and 149,516.02 is: 206,140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,342.55 : 251,398.81 = 149,516.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,342.55/251,398.81 = 149,516.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,342.55x = 251,398.81 × 149,516.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,342.55x = 37,588,147,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,588,147,499.36/182,342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,140.30

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