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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,518.40, 272,277.60 and 173,353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,518.40, 272,277.60 and 173,353.60 is: 260,030.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,518.40 : 272,277.60 = 173,353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,518.40/272,277.60 = 173,353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,518.40x = 272,277.60 × 173,353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,518.40x = 47,200,302,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,200,302,159.36/181,518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,030.40

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