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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,279.70, 273,419.55 and 153,411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,279.70, 273,419.55 and 153,411.30 is: 230,116.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,279.70 : 273,419.55 = 153,411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,279.70/273,419.55 = 153,411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,279.70x = 273,419.55 × 153,411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,279.70x = 41,945,648,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,945,648,610.92/182,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,116.95

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