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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,786.60, 275,679.90 and 146,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,786.60, 275,679.90 and 146,922.60 is: 220,383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,786.60 : 275,679.90 = 146,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,786.60/275,679.90 = 146,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,786.60x = 275,679.90 × 146,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,786.60x = 40,503,607,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,503,607,675.74/183,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,383.90

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