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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,930.60, 272,895.90 and 152,406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,930.60, 272,895.90 and 152,406.10 is: 228,609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,930.60 : 272,895.90 = 152,406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,930.60/272,895.90 = 152,406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,930.60x = 272,895.90 × 152,406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,930.60x = 41,590,999,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,590,999,824.99/181,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,609.15

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