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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,001.40, 273,002.10 and 170,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,001.40, 273,002.10 and 170,191.60 is: 255,287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,001.40 : 273,002.10 = 170,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,001.40/273,002.10 = 170,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,001.40x = 273,002.10 × 170,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,001.40x = 46,462,664,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,462,664,202.36/182,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,287.40

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