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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,292.40, 273,438.60 and 157,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,292.40, 273,438.60 and 157,360.60 is: 236,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,292.40 : 273,438.60 = 157,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,292.40/273,438.60 = 157,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,292.40x = 273,438.60 × 157,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,292.40x = 43,028,462,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,028,462,159.16/182,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,040.90

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