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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,502.90, 275,254.35 and 155,509.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,502.90, 275,254.35 and 155,509.30 is: 233,263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,502.90 : 275,254.35 = 155,509.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,502.90/275,254.35 = 155,509.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,502.90x = 275,254.35 × 155,509.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,502.90x = 42,804,611,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,804,611,290.46/183,502.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,263.95

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