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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,189.33, 274,789.38 and 156,366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,189.33, 274,789.38 and 156,366.19 is: 234,553.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,189.33 : 274,789.38 = 156,366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,189.33/274,789.38 = 156,366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,189.33x = 274,789.38 × 156,366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,189.33x = 42,967,769,332.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,967,769,332.92/183,189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,553.89

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