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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,337.90, 272,607.72 and 154,567.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,337.90, 272,607.72 and 154,567.86 is: 231,089.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,337.90 : 272,607.72 = 154,567.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,337.90/272,607.72 = 154,567.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,337.90x = 272,607.72 × 154,567.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,337.90x = 42,136,391,899.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,136,391,899.88/182,337.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,089.60

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