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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,348.88, 272,624.16 and 154,578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,348.88, 272,624.16 and 154,578.88 is: 231,106.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,348.88 : 272,624.16 = 154,578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,348.88/272,624.16 = 154,578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,348.88x = 272,624.16 × 154,578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,348.88x = 42,141,937,313.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,141,937,313.74/182,348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,106.09

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