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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,117.40, 273,176.10 and 171,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,117.40, 273,176.10 and 171,036.60 is: 256,554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,117.40 : 273,176.10 = 171,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,117.40/273,176.10 = 171,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,117.40x = 273,176.10 × 171,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,117.40x = 46,723,111,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,723,111,345.26/182,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,554.90

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