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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,391.06, 273,026.03 and 155,486.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,391.06, 273,026.03 and 155,486.91 is: 232,752.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,391.06 : 273,026.03 = 155,486.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,391.06/273,026.03 = 155,486.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,391.06x = 273,026.03 × 155,486.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,391.06x = 42,451,974,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,451,974,142.98/182,391.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,752.49

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