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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,457.70, 275,186.55 and 153,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,457.70, 275,186.55 and 153,933.20 is: 230,899.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,457.70 : 275,186.55 = 153,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,457.70/275,186.55 = 153,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,457.70x = 275,186.55 × 153,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,457.70x = 42,360,346,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,360,346,238.46/183,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,899.80

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