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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,209.40, 272,891.28 and 175,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,209.40, 272,891.28 and 175,901.96 is: 263,444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,209.40 : 272,891.28 = 175,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,209.40/272,891.28 = 175,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,209.40x = 272,891.28 × 175,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,209.40x = 48,002,111,018.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,002,111,018.91/182,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,444.76

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