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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,419.70, 273,629.55 and 153,551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,419.70, 273,629.55 and 153,551.30 is: 230,326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,419.70 : 273,629.55 = 153,551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,419.70/273,629.55 = 153,551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,419.70x = 273,629.55 × 153,551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,419.70x = 42,016,173,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,016,173,120.92/182,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,326.95

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