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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,171.10, 274,428.60 and 156,927.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,171.10, 274,428.60 and 156,927.10 is: 235,109.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,171.10 : 274,428.60 = 156,927.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,171.10/274,428.60 = 156,927.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,171.10x = 274,428.60 × 156,927.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,171.10x = 43,065,284,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,065,284,355.06/183,171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,109.60

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