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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,462.60, 275,193.90 and 157,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,462.60, 275,193.90 and 157,218.60 is: 235,827.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,462.60 : 275,193.90 = 157,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,462.60/275,193.90 = 157,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,462.60x = 275,193.90 × 157,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,462.60x = 43,265,599,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,265,599,686.54/183,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,827.90

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