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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,486.58, 273,348.16 and 146,754.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,486.58, 273,348.16 and 146,754.42 is: 219,824.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,486.58 : 273,348.16 = 146,754.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,486.58/273,348.16 = 146,754.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,486.58x = 273,348.16 × 146,754.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,486.58x = 40,115,050,678.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,115,050,678.87/182,486.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,824.66

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