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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,599.29, 275,140.32 and 145,992.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,599.29, 275,140.32 and 145,992.43 is: 218,783.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,599.29 : 275,140.32 = 145,992.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,599.29/275,140.32 = 145,992.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,599.29x = 275,140.32 × 145,992.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,599.29x = 40,168,403,907.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,168,403,907.78/183,599.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,783.00

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