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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,148.54, 331,236.58 and 182,762.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,148.54, 331,236.58 and 182,762.77 is: 273,742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,148.54 : 331,236.58 = 182,762.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,148.54/331,236.58 = 182,762.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,148.54x = 331,236.58 × 182,762.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,148.54x = 60,537,714,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,537,714,886.13/221,148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,742.32

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