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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,444.80, 275,167.20 and 141,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,444.80, 275,167.20 and 141,921.60 is: 212,882.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,444.80 : 275,167.20 = 141,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,444.80/275,167.20 = 141,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,444.80x = 275,167.20 × 141,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,444.80x = 39,052,169,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,052,169,291.52/183,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,882.40

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