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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,512.90, 275,269.37 and 155,519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,512.90, 275,269.37 and 155,519.30 is: 233,278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,512.90 : 275,269.37 = 155,519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,512.90/275,269.37 = 155,519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,512.90x = 275,269.37 × 155,519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,512.90x = 42,809,698,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,809,698,956.24/183,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,278.96

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