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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,670.20, 275,505.30 and 157,098.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,670.20, 275,505.30 and 157,098.15 is: 235,647.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,670.20 : 275,505.30 = 157,098.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,670.20/275,505.30 = 157,098.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,670.20x = 275,505.30 × 157,098.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,670.20x = 43,281,372,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,281,372,945.20/183,670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,647.23

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