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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,333.04, 270,177 and 171,146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,333.04, 270,177 and 171,146.88 is: 255,000.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,333.04 : 270,177 = 171,146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,333.04/270,177 = 171,146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,333.04x = 270,177 × 171,146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,333.04x = 46,239,950,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,239,950,597.76/181,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,000.14

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