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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,426.70, 273,640.05 and 153,558.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,426.70, 273,640.05 and 153,558.30 is: 230,337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,426.70 : 273,640.05 = 153,558.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,426.70/273,640.05 = 153,558.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,426.70x = 273,640.05 × 153,558.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,426.70x = 42,019,700,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,019,700,889.92/182,426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,337.45

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