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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,101.04, 271,803.12 and 170,881.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,101.04, 271,803.12 and 170,881.73 is: 255,057.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,101.04 : 271,803.12 = 170,881.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,101.04/271,803.12 = 170,881.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,101.04x = 271,803.12 × 170,881.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,101.04x = 46,446,186,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,446,186,005.98/182,101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,057.23

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