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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,071.84, 252,423.90 and 146,744.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,071.84, 252,423.90 and 146,744.24 is: 202,334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,071.84 : 252,423.90 = 146,744.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,071.84/252,423.90 = 146,744.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,071.84x = 252,423.90 × 146,744.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,071.84x = 37,041,752,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,041,752,101.22/183,071.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,334.52

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