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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,370.74, 272,995.57 and 155,466.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,370.74, 272,995.57 and 155,466.53 is: 232,721.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,370.74 : 272,995.57 = 155,466.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,370.74/272,995.57 = 155,466.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,370.74x = 272,995.57 × 155,466.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,370.74x = 42,441,674,267.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,441,674,267.09/182,370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,721.95

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