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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,901.38, 253,197.24 and 156,935.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,901.38, 253,197.24 and 156,935.70 is: 216,070.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,901.38 : 253,197.24 = 156,935.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,901.38/253,197.24 = 156,935.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,901.38x = 253,197.24 × 156,935.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,901.38x = 39,735,686,097.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,735,686,097.47/183,901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,070.62

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