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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,932.60, 272,898.90 and 155,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,932.60, 272,898.90 and 155,688.60 is: 233,532.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,932.60 : 272,898.90 = 155,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,932.60/272,898.90 = 155,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,932.60x = 272,898.90 × 155,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,932.60x = 42,487,247,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,487,247,682.54/181,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,532.90

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