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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,334.52, 270,179.24 and 171,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,334.52, 270,179.24 and 171,148.40 is: 255,002.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,334.52 : 270,179.24 = 171,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,334.52/270,179.24 = 171,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,334.52x = 270,179.24 × 171,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,334.52x = 46,240,744,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,240,744,639.22/181,334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,002.44

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