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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,714.48, 275,336.82 and 159,924.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,714.48, 275,336.82 and 159,924.78 is: 239,682.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,714.48 : 275,336.82 = 159,924.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,714.48/275,336.82 = 159,924.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,714.48x = 275,336.82 × 159,924.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,714.48x = 44,033,180,364.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,033,180,364.40/183,714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,682.69

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