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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,925.62, 250,820.91 and 171,327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,925.62, 250,820.91 and 171,327.45 is: 237,514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,925.62 : 250,820.91 = 171,327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,925.62/250,820.91 = 171,327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,925.62x = 250,820.91 × 171,327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,925.62x = 42,972,506,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,972,506,916.98/180,925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,514.77

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