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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,718.10, 272,249.10 and 169,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,718.10, 272,249.10 and 169,908.30 is: 254,555.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,718.10 : 272,249.10 = 169,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,718.10/272,249.10 = 169,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,718.10x = 272,249.10 × 169,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,718.10x = 46,257,381,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,257,381,757.53/181,718.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,555.72

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