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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,126.54, 252,466.55 and 156,554.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,126.54, 252,466.55 and 156,554.49 is: 215,833.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,126.54 : 252,466.55 = 156,554.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,126.54/252,466.55 = 156,554.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,126.54x = 252,466.55 × 156,554.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,126.54x = 39,524,769,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524,769,932.20/183,126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,833.11

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