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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,997.80, 272,996.70 and 171,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,997.80, 272,996.70 and 171,629.80 is: 257,444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,997.80 : 272,996.70 = 171,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,997.80/272,996.70 = 171,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,997.80x = 272,996.70 × 171,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,997.80x = 46,854,369,021.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,854,369,021.66/181,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,444.70

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