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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,501.47, 275,301.41 and 146,202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,501.47, 275,301.41 and 146,202.18 is: 219,342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,501.47 : 275,301.41 = 146,202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,501.47/275,301.41 = 146,202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,501.47x = 275,301.41 × 146,202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,501.47x = 40,249,665,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,249,665,568.06/183,501.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,342.48

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