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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,427.70, 273,641.55 and 153,559.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,427.70, 273,641.55 and 153,559.30 is: 230,338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,427.70 : 273,641.55 = 153,559.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,427.70/273,641.55 = 153,559.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,427.70x = 273,641.55 × 153,559.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,427.70x = 42,020,204,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,020,204,868.92/182,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,338.95

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