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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,370.99, 272,995.94 and 155,466.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,370.99, 272,995.94 and 155,466.78 is: 232,722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,370.99 : 272,995.94 = 155,466.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,370.99/272,995.94 = 155,466.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,370.99x = 272,995.94 × 155,466.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,370.99x = 42,441,799,744.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,441,799,744.87/182,370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,722.32

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