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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,644.80, 272,467.20 and 159,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,644.80, 272,467.20 and 159,483.20 is: 239,224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,644.80 : 272,467.20 = 159,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,644.80/272,467.20 = 159,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,644.80x = 272,467.20 × 159,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,644.80x = 43,453,940,951.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,453,940,951.04/181,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,224.80

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