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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,338.56, 270,185.21 and 171,152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,338.56, 270,185.21 and 171,152.36 is: 255,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,338.56 : 270,185.21 = 171,152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,338.56/270,185.21 = 171,152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,338.56x = 270,185.21 × 171,152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,338.56x = 46,242,836,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,242,836,328.60/181,338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,008.29

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