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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,137.70, 273,206.55 and 175,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,137.70, 273,206.55 and 175,139.30 is: 262,708.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,137.70 : 273,206.55 = 175,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,137.70/273,206.55 = 175,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,137.70x = 273,206.55 × 175,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,137.70x = 47,849,203,922.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,849,203,922.42/182,137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,708.95

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