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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,430.60, 275,145.90 and 153,906.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,430.60, 275,145.90 and 153,906.10 is: 230,859.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,430.60 : 275,145.90 = 153,906.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,430.60/275,145.90 = 153,906.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,430.60x = 275,145.90 × 153,906.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,430.60x = 42,346,632,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,346,632,399.99/183,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,859.15

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