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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,403.30, 273,167.55 and 147,411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,403.30, 273,167.55 and 147,411.30 is: 220,763.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,403.30 : 273,167.55 = 147,411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,403.30/273,167.55 = 147,411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,403.30x = 273,167.55 × 147,411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,403.30x = 40,267,983,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,267,983,663.32/182,403.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,763.46

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