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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,438.80, 275,158.20 and 141,915.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,438.80, 275,158.20 and 141,915.60 is: 212,873.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,438.80 : 275,158.20 = 141,915.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,438.80/275,158.20 = 141,915.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,438.80x = 275,158.20 × 141,915.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,438.80x = 39,049,241,047.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,049,241,047.92/183,438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,873.40

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