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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,263.60, 271,567.35 and 155,019.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,263.60, 271,567.35 and 155,019.60 is: 232,248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,263.60 : 271,567.35 = 155,019.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,263.60/271,567.35 = 155,019.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,263.60x = 271,567.35 × 155,019.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,263.60x = 42,098,261,970.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,098,261,970.06/181,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,248.85

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