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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,369.99, 272,994.44 and 155,465.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,369.99, 272,994.44 and 155,465.78 is: 232,720.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,369.99 : 272,994.44 = 155,465.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,369.99/272,994.44 = 155,465.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,369.99x = 272,994.44 × 155,465.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,369.99x = 42,441,294,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,441,294,621.41/182,369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,720.82

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