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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,371.50, 272,996.69 and 155,467.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,371.50, 272,996.69 and 155,467.29 is: 232,723.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,371.50 : 272,996.69 = 155,467.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,371.50/272,996.69 = 155,467.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,371.50x = 272,996.69 × 155,467.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,371.50x = 42,442,054,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,442,054,795.93/182,371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,723.07

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