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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,478.40, 272,217.60 and 173,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,478.40, 272,217.60 and 173,313.60 is: 259,970.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,478.40 : 272,217.60 = 173,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,478.40/272,217.60 = 173,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,478.40x = 272,217.60 × 173,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,478.40x = 47,179,012,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,179,012,239.36/181,478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,970.40

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