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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,926.62, 250,822.30 and 171,328.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,926.62, 250,822.30 and 171,328.45 is: 237,516.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,926.62 : 250,822.30 = 171,328.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,926.62/250,822.30 = 171,328.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,926.62x = 250,822.30 × 171,328.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,926.62x = 42,972,995,884.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,972,995,884.44/180,926.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,516.16

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