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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,956.05, 273,996.68 and 147,964.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,956.05, 273,996.68 and 147,964.05 is: 221,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,956.05 : 273,996.68 = 147,964.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,956.05/273,996.68 = 147,964.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,956.05x = 273,996.68 × 147,964.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,956.05x = 40,541,657,719.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,541,657,719.53/182,956.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,592.33

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