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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,259.10, 271,560.60 and 155,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,259.10, 271,560.60 and 155,015.10 is: 232,242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,259.10 : 271,560.60 = 155,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,259.10/271,560.60 = 155,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,259.10x = 271,560.60 × 155,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,259.10x = 42,095,993,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,095,993,565.06/181,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,242.10

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