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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,159.70, 273,239.55 and 103,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,159.70, 273,239.55 and 103,427.70 is: 155,141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,159.70 : 273,239.55 = 103,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,159.70/273,239.55 = 103,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,159.70x = 273,239.55 × 103,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,159.70x = 28,260,538,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,260,538,205.54/182,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,141.55

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