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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,455.60, 275,183.40 and 157,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,455.60, 275,183.40 and 157,211.60 is: 235,817.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,455.60 : 275,183.40 = 157,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,455.60/275,183.40 = 157,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,455.60x = 275,183.40 × 157,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,455.60x = 43,262,022,607.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,262,022,607.44/183,455.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,817.40

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