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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,336.56, 270,182.24 and 171,150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,336.56, 270,182.24 and 171,150.36 is: 255,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,336.56 : 270,182.24 = 171,150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,336.56/270,182.24 = 171,150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,336.56x = 270,182.24 × 171,150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,336.56x = 46,241,786,785.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,241,786,785.85/181,336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,005.32

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