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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,947.89, 271,845.98 and 170,723.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,947.89, 271,845.98 and 170,723.13 is: 256,484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,947.89 : 271,845.98 = 170,723.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,947.89/271,845.98 = 170,723.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,947.89x = 271,845.98 × 170,723.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,947.89x = 46,410,396,583.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,410,396,583.52/180,947.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,484.87

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