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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,271.60, 273,407.40 and 156,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,271.60, 273,407.40 and 156,027.60 is: 234,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,271.60 : 273,407.40 = 156,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,271.60/273,407.40 = 156,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,271.60x = 273,407.40 × 156,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,271.60x = 42,659,100,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,659,100,444.24/182,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,041.40

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