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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,170.71, 271,424.43 and 171,984.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,170.71, 271,424.43 and 171,984.75 is: 256,247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,170.71 : 271,424.43 = 171,984.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,170.71/271,424.43 = 171,984.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,170.71x = 271,424.43 × 171,984.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,170.71x = 46,680,862,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,680,862,737.44/182,170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,247.90

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