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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,219.20, 273,328.80 and 175,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,219.20, 273,328.80 and 175,220.80 is: 262,831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,219.20 : 273,328.80 = 175,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,219.20/273,328.80 = 175,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,219.20x = 273,328.80 × 175,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,219.20x = 47,892,890,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,892,890,999.04/182,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,831.20

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