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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,158.20, 273,755.70 and 159,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,158.20, 273,755.70 and 159,348.60 is: 239,476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,158.20 : 273,755.70 = 159,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,158.20/273,755.70 = 159,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,158.20x = 273,755.70 × 159,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,158.20x = 43,622,587,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,622,587,537.02/182,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,476.39

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