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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,423.70, 273,635.55 and 153,555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,423.70, 273,635.55 and 153,555.30 is: 230,332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,423.70 : 273,635.55 = 153,555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,423.70/273,635.55 = 153,555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,423.70x = 273,635.55 × 153,555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,423.70x = 42,018,188,970.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,018,188,970.92/182,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,332.95

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