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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,159.14, 271,407.24 and 171,973.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,159.14, 271,407.24 and 171,973.19 is: 256,230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,159.14 : 271,407.24 = 171,973.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,159.14/271,407.24 = 171,973.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,159.14x = 271,407.24 × 171,973.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,159.14x = 46,674,768,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,674,768,851.90/182,159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,230.73

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