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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,521.94, 273,411.10 and 148,907.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,521.94, 273,411.10 and 148,907.75 is: 223,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,521.94 : 273,411.10 = 148,907.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,521.94/273,411.10 = 148,907.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,521.94x = 273,411.10 × 148,907.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,521.94x = 40,713,032,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,713,032,501.84/182,521.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,058.29

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