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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,131.20, 273,196.80 and 175,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,131.20, 273,196.80 and 175,132.80 is: 262,699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,131.20 : 273,196.80 = 175,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,131.20/273,196.80 = 175,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,131.20x = 273,196.80 × 175,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,131.20x = 47,845,720,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,845,720,535.04/182,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,699.20

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