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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,335.20, 272,002.80 and 171,658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,335.20, 272,002.80 and 171,658.40 is: 257,487.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,335.20 : 272,002.80 = 171,658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,335.20/272,002.80 = 171,658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,335.20x = 272,002.80 × 171,658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,335.20x = 46,691,565,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,691,565,443.52/181,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,487.60

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