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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,923.10, 274,056.60 and 156,679.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,923.10, 274,056.60 and 156,679.10 is: 234,737.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,923.10 : 274,056.60 = 156,679.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,923.10/274,056.60 = 156,679.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,923.10x = 274,056.60 × 156,679.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,923.10x = 42,938,941,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,938,941,437.06/182,923.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,737.67

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