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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,495.10, 273,881.61 and 147,043.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,495.10, 273,881.61 and 147,043.02 is: 220,676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,495.10 : 273,881.61 = 147,043.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,495.10/273,881.61 = 147,043.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,495.10x = 273,881.61 × 147,043.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,495.10x = 40,272,379,056.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,272,379,056.86/182,495.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,676.50

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