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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,332.53, 270,176.25 and 171,146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,332.53, 270,176.25 and 171,146.38 is: 254,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,332.53 : 270,176.25 = 171,146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,332.53/270,176.25 = 171,146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,332.53x = 270,176.25 × 171,146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,332.53x = 46,239,687,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,239,687,149.48/181,332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,999.40

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