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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,757.34, 272,212.79 and 175,451.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,757.34, 272,212.79 and 175,451.49 is: 262,768.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,757.34 : 272,212.79 = 175,451.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,757.34/272,212.79 = 175,451.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,757.34x = 272,212.79 × 175,451.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,757.34x = 47,760,138,725.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,760,138,725.30/181,757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,768.69

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