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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,544.16, 273,193.20 and 152,995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,544.16, 273,193.20 and 152,995.36 is: 228,970.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,544.16 : 273,193.20 = 152,995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,544.16/273,193.20 = 152,995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,544.16x = 273,193.20 × 152,995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,544.16x = 41,797,291,983.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,797,291,983.55/182,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,970.85

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