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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,934.60, 272,901.90 and 155,690.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,934.60, 272,901.90 and 155,690.60 is: 233,535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,934.60 : 272,901.90 = 155,690.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,934.60/272,901.90 = 155,690.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,934.60x = 272,901.90 × 155,690.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,934.60x = 42,488,260,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,488,260,552.14/181,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,535.90

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