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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,782.09, 272,249.91 and 175,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,782.09, 272,249.91 and 175,476.24 is: 262,805.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,782.09 : 272,249.91 = 175,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,782.09/272,249.91 = 175,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,782.09x = 272,249.91 × 175,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,782.09x = 47,773,390,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,773,390,547.14/181,782.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,805.82

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