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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,153.33, 252,503.46 and 156,581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,153.33, 252,503.46 and 156,581.28 is: 215,870.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,153.33 : 252,503.46 = 156,581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,153.33/252,503.46 = 156,581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,153.33x = 252,503.46 × 156,581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,153.33x = 39,537,314,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,537,314,971.23/183,153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,870.03

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