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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,544.69, 251,679.96 and 171,947.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,544.69, 251,679.96 and 171,947.41 is: 238,375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,544.69 : 251,679.96 = 171,947.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,544.69/251,679.96 = 171,947.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,544.69x = 251,679.96 × 171,947.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,544.69x = 43,275,716,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,275,716,641.70/181,544.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,375.00

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