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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,225.40, 273,338.10 and 158,897.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,225.40, 273,338.10 and 158,897.40 is: 238,346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,225.40 : 273,338.10 = 158,897.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,225.40/273,338.10 = 158,897.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,225.40x = 273,338.10 × 158,897.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,225.40x = 43,432,713,410.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,432,713,410.94/182,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,346.10

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