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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,524.90, 275,287.37 and 155,531.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,524.90, 275,287.37 and 155,531.30 is: 233,296.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,524.90 : 275,287.37 = 155,531.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,524.90/275,287.37 = 155,531.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,524.90x = 275,287.37 × 155,531.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,524.90x = 42,815,801,752.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,815,801,752.02/183,524.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,296.96

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