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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,519.24, 273,396.96 and 146,787.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,519.24, 273,396.96 and 146,787.41 is: 219,873.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,519.24 : 273,396.96 = 146,787.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,519.24/273,396.96 = 146,787.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,519.24x = 273,396.96 × 146,787.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,519.24x = 40,131,230,293.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,131,230,293.29/182,519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,873.98

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