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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,117.70, 273,504.60 and 176,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,117.70, 273,504.60 and 176,212.80 is: 264,636.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,117.70 : 273,504.60 = 176,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,117.70/273,504.60 = 176,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,117.70x = 273,504.60 × 176,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,117.70x = 48,195,011,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,195,011,378.88/182,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,636.61

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