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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,211.40, 272,894.28 and 175,903.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,211.40, 272,894.28 and 175,903.96 is: 263,447.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,211.40 : 272,894.28 = 175,903.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,211.40/272,894.28 = 175,903.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,211.40x = 272,894.28 × 175,903.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,211.40x = 48,003,184,513.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,003,184,513.35/182,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,447.76

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