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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,611.81, 275,159.21 and 146,004.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,611.81, 275,159.21 and 146,004.83 is: 218,801.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,611.81 : 275,159.21 = 146,004.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,611.81/275,159.21 = 146,004.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,611.81x = 275,159.21 × 146,004.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,611.81x = 40,174,571,573.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,174,571,573.16/183,611.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,801.68

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