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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,427.10, 271,812.60 and 155,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,427.10, 271,812.60 and 155,183.10 is: 232,494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,427.10 : 271,812.60 = 155,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,427.10/271,812.60 = 155,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,427.10x = 271,812.60 × 155,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,427.10x = 42,180,721,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,180,721,887.06/181,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,494.05

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