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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,965.82, 253,683.81 and 153,739.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,965.82, 253,683.81 and 153,739.86 is: 212,003.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,965.82 : 253,683.81 = 153,739.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,965.82/253,683.81 = 153,739.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,965.82x = 253,683.81 × 153,739.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,965.82x = 39,001,313,433.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,001,313,433.67/183,965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,003.04

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