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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,957.40, 275,936.10 and 155,963.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,957.40, 275,936.10 and 155,963.80 is: 233,945.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,957.40 : 275,936.10 = 155,963.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,957.40/275,936.10 = 155,963.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,957.40x = 275,936.10 × 155,963.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,957.40x = 43,036,042,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,036,042,713.18/183,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,945.70

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