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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,469.10, 275,203.65 and 157,225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,469.10, 275,203.65 and 157,225.10 is: 235,837.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,469.10 : 275,203.65 = 157,225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,469.10/275,203.65 = 157,225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,469.10x = 275,203.65 × 157,225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,469.10x = 43,268,921,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,268,921,391.62/183,469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,837.65

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