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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,429.20, 273,643.80 and 153,560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,429.20, 273,643.80 and 153,560.80 is: 230,341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,429.20 : 273,643.80 = 153,560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,429.20/273,643.80 = 153,560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,429.20x = 273,643.80 × 153,560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,429.20x = 42,020,960,843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,020,960,843.04/182,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,341.20

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