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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,513.22, 252,489.83 and 148,748.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,513.22, 252,489.83 and 148,748.12 is: 204,657.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,513.22 : 252,489.83 = 148,748.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,513.22/252,489.83 = 148,748.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,513.22x = 252,489.83 × 148,748.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,513.22x = 37,557,388,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,557,388,437.46/183,513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,657.67

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