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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,499.97, 275,299.16 and 146,200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,499.97, 275,299.16 and 146,200.68 is: 219,340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,499.97 : 275,299.16 = 146,200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,499.97/275,299.16 = 146,200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,499.97x = 275,299.16 × 146,200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,499.97x = 40,248,923,664.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,248,923,664.43/183,499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,340.23

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