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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,158.14, 271,405.76 and 171,972.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,158.14, 271,405.76 and 171,972.19 is: 256,229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,158.14 : 271,405.76 = 171,972.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,158.14/271,405.76 = 171,972.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,158.14x = 271,405.76 × 171,972.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,158.14x = 46,674,241,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,674,241,387.44/182,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,229.24

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