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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,151.60, 273,227.40 and 158,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,151.60, 273,227.40 and 158,823.60 is: 238,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,151.60 : 273,227.40 = 158,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,151.60/273,227.40 = 158,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,151.60x = 273,227.40 × 158,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,151.60x = 43,394,959,286.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,394,959,286.64/182,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,235.40

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