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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,947.40, 275,921.10 and 152,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,947.40, 275,921.10 and 152,843.40 is: 229,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,947.40 : 275,921.10 = 152,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,947.40/275,921.10 = 152,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,947.40x = 275,921.10 × 152,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,947.40x = 42,172,719,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,172,719,055.74/183,947.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,265.10

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