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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,330.53, 270,173.28 and 171,144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,330.53, 270,173.28 and 171,144.38 is: 254,996.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,330.53 : 270,173.28 = 171,144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,330.53/270,173.28 = 171,144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,330.53x = 270,173.28 × 171,144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,330.53x = 46,238,637,642.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,238,637,642.44/181,330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,996.43

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