Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,229.76, 276,343.65 and 159,193.65
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 184,229.76, 276,343.65 and 159,193.65 is: 238,789.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,229.76 : 276,343.65 = 159,193.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,229.76/276,343.65 = 159,193.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,229.76x = 276,343.65 × 159,193.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,229.76x = 43,992,154,297.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,992,154,297.82/184,229.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,789.62
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