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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,358.10, 272,037.15 and 173,679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,358.10, 272,037.15 and 173,679.30 is: 260,518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,358.10 : 272,037.15 = 173,679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,358.10/272,037.15 = 173,679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,358.10x = 272,037.15 × 173,679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,358.10x = 47,247,221,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,247,221,786.00/181,358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,518.95

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