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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,186.72, 274,785.48 and 156,363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,186.72, 274,785.48 and 156,363.59 is: 234,549.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,186.72 : 274,785.48 = 156,363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,186.72/274,785.48 = 156,363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,186.72x = 274,785.48 × 156,363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,186.72x = 42,966,444,132.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,966,444,132.67/183,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,549.99

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