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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,392.06, 273,027.53 and 155,487.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,392.06, 273,027.53 and 155,487.91 is: 232,753.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,392.06 : 273,027.53 = 155,487.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,392.06/273,027.53 = 155,487.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,392.06x = 273,027.53 × 155,487.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,392.06x = 42,452,480,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,452,480,012.16/182,392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,753.99

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