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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,989.60, 272,984.40 and 156,620.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,989.60, 272,984.40 and 156,620.40 is: 234,930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,989.60 : 272,984.40 = 156,620.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,989.60/272,984.40 = 156,620.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,989.60x = 272,984.40 × 156,620.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,989.60x = 42,754,925,921.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,754,925,921.76/181,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,930.60

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