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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,558.20, 272,045.70 and 171,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,558.20, 272,045.70 and 171,060.60 is: 256,316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,558.20 : 272,045.70 = 171,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,558.20/272,045.70 = 171,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,558.20x = 272,045.70 × 171,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,558.20x = 46,536,300,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,536,300,669.42/181,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,316.16

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