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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,975.15, 274,626.74 and 153,175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,975.15, 274,626.74 and 153,175.91 is: 229,901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,975.15 : 274,626.74 = 153,175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,975.15/274,626.74 = 153,175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,975.15x = 274,626.74 × 153,175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,975.15x = 42,066,200,809.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,066,200,809.83/182,975.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,901.17

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