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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,872.98, 275,550.98 and 146,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,872.98, 275,550.98 and 146,266.30 is: 219,193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,872.98 : 275,550.98 = 146,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,872.98/275,550.98 = 146,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,872.98x = 275,550.98 × 146,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,872.98x = 40,303,820,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,303,820,885.77/183,872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,193.82

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