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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,150.35, 274,397.48 and 156,906.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,150.35, 274,397.48 and 156,906.35 is: 235,078.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,150.35 : 274,397.48 = 156,906.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,150.35/274,397.48 = 156,906.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,150.35x = 274,397.48 × 156,906.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,150.35x = 43,054,706,251.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,054,706,251.47/183,150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,078.48

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