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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,614.80, 272,422.20 and 171,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,614.80, 272,422.20 and 171,246.80 is: 256,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,614.80 : 272,422.20 = 171,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,614.80/272,422.20 = 171,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,614.80x = 272,422.20 × 171,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,614.80x = 46,651,429,998.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,651,429,998.96/181,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,870.20

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