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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,302.65, 273,453.98 and 157,370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,302.65, 273,453.98 and 157,370.85 is: 236,056.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,302.65 : 273,453.98 = 157,370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,302.65/273,453.98 = 157,370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,302.65x = 273,453.98 × 157,370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,302.65x = 43,033,684,481.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,033,684,481.63/182,302.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,056.28

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