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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,477.20, 275,215.80 and 153,952.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,477.20, 275,215.80 and 153,952.70 is: 230,929.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,477.20 : 275,215.80 = 153,952.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,477.20/275,215.80 = 153,952.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,477.20x = 275,215.80 × 153,952.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,477.20x = 42,370,215,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,370,215,492.66/183,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,929.05

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