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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,998.90, 275,998.35 and 154,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,998.90, 275,998.35 and 154,255.70 is: 231,383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,998.90 : 275,998.35 = 154,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,998.90/275,998.35 = 154,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,998.90x = 275,998.35 × 154,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,998.90x = 42,574,318,678.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,574,318,678.10/183,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,383.55

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