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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,350.92, 272,627.20 and 154,580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,350.92, 272,627.20 and 154,580.88 is: 231,109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,350.92 : 272,627.20 = 154,580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,350.92/272,627.20 = 154,580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,350.92x = 272,627.20 × 154,580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,350.92x = 42,142,952,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,142,952,487.94/182,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,109.08

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