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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,516.98, 273,393.59 and 146,785.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,516.98, 273,393.59 and 146,785.15 is: 219,870.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,516.98 : 273,393.59 = 146,785.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,516.98/273,393.59 = 146,785.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,516.98x = 273,393.59 × 146,785.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,516.98x = 40,130,119,906.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,130,119,906.76/182,516.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,870.61

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