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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,517.98, 273,395.09 and 146,786.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,517.98, 273,395.09 and 146,786.15 is: 219,872.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,517.98 : 273,395.09 = 146,786.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,517.98/273,395.09 = 146,786.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,517.98x = 273,395.09 × 146,786.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,517.98x = 40,130,612,690.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,130,612,690.00/182,517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,872.11

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