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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,722.40, 275,583.60 and 152,618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,722.40, 275,583.60 and 152,618.40 is: 228,927.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,722.40 : 275,583.60 = 152,618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,722.40/275,583.60 = 152,618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,722.40x = 275,583.60 × 152,618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,722.40x = 42,059,128,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,059,128,098.24/183,722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,927.60

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