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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,254.60, 271,553.85 and 155,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,254.60, 271,553.85 and 155,010.60 is: 232,235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,254.60 : 271,553.85 = 155,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,254.60/271,553.85 = 155,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,254.60x = 271,553.85 × 155,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,254.60x = 42,093,725,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,093,725,220.81/181,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,235.35

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