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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,730.40, 275,595.60 and 152,626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,730.40, 275,595.60 and 152,626.40 is: 228,939.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,730.40 : 275,595.60 = 152,626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,730.40/275,595.60 = 152,626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,730.40x = 275,595.60 × 152,626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,730.40x = 42,063,164,283.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,063,164,283.84/183,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,939.60

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