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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,847.40, 274,271.10 and 159,519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,847.40, 274,271.10 and 159,519.40 is: 239,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,847.40 : 274,271.10 = 159,519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,847.40/274,271.10 = 159,519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,847.40x = 274,271.10 × 159,519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,847.40x = 43,751,561,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,751,561,309.34/182,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,279.10

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