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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,151.60, 274,399.35 and 156,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,151.60, 274,399.35 and 156,907.60 is: 235,080.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,151.60 : 274,399.35 = 156,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,151.60/274,399.35 = 156,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,151.60x = 274,399.35 × 156,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,151.60x = 43,055,343,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,055,343,450.06/183,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,080.36

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