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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,958.59, 252,365.69 and 146,746.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,958.59, 252,365.69 and 146,746.92 is: 202,416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,958.59 : 252,365.69 = 146,746.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,958.59/252,365.69 = 146,746.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,958.59x = 252,365.69 × 146,746.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,958.59x = 37,033,887,721.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,033,887,721.17/182,958.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,416.78

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