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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,291.40, 273,437.10 and 157,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,291.40, 273,437.10 and 157,359.60 is: 236,039.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,291.40 : 273,437.10 = 157,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,291.40/273,437.10 = 157,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,291.40x = 273,437.10 × 157,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,291.40x = 43,027,952,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,027,952,681.16/182,291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,039.40

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