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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,822.40, 274,233.60 and 159,494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,822.40, 274,233.60 and 159,494.40 is: 239,241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,822.40 : 274,233.60 = 159,494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,822.40/274,233.60 = 159,494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,822.40x = 274,233.60 × 159,494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,822.40x = 43,738,723,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,738,723,491.84/182,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,241.60

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