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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,480.40, 275,220.60 and 158,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,480.40, 275,220.60 and 158,548.60 is: 237,822.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,480.40 : 275,220.60 = 158,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,480.40/275,220.60 = 158,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,480.40x = 275,220.60 × 158,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,480.40x = 43,635,840,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,635,840,821.16/183,480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,822.90

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