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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,030.12, 271,441.50 and 170,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,030.12, 271,441.50 and 170,593 is: 255,791.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,030.12 : 271,441.50 = 170,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,030.12/271,441.50 = 170,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,030.12x = 271,441.50 × 170,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,030.12x = 46,306,019,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,306,019,809.50/181,030.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,791.80

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