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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,311.10, 274,638.60 and 157,067.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,311.10, 274,638.60 and 157,067.10 is: 235,319.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,311.10 : 274,638.60 = 157,067.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,311.10/274,638.60 = 157,067.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,311.10x = 274,638.60 × 157,067.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,311.10x = 43,136,688,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,136,688,450.06/183,311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,319.57

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