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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,537.98, 273,435.16 and 148,923.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,537.98, 273,435.16 and 148,923.79 is: 223,082.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,537.98 : 273,435.16 = 148,923.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,537.98/273,435.16 = 148,923.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,537.98x = 273,435.16 × 148,923.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,537.98x = 40,720,998,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,720,998,234.66/182,537.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,082.34

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