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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,841.60, 275,762.40 and 146,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,841.60, 275,762.40 and 146,977.60 is: 220,466.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,841.60 : 275,762.40 = 146,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,841.60/275,762.40 = 146,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,841.60x = 275,762.40 × 146,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,841.60x = 40,530,895,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,530,895,722.24/183,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,466.40

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