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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,451.51, 273,295.89 and 146,719.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,451.51, 273,295.89 and 146,719.58 is: 219,772.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,451.51 : 273,295.89 = 146,719.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,451.51/273,295.89 = 146,719.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,451.51x = 273,295.89 × 146,719.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,451.51x = 40,097,856,830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,097,856,830.05/182,451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,772.68

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