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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,288.38, 252,848.09 and 159,055.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,288.38, 252,848.09 and 159,055.34 is: 219,418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,288.38 : 252,848.09 = 159,055.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,288.38/252,848.09 = 159,055.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,288.38x = 252,848.09 × 159,055.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,288.38x = 40,216,836,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,216,836,863.78/183,288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,418.37

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