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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,257.40, 273,386.10 and 171,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,257.40, 273,386.10 and 171,176.60 is: 256,764.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,257.40 : 273,386.10 = 171,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,257.40/273,386.10 = 171,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,257.40x = 273,386.10 × 171,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,257.40x = 46,797,303,085.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,797,303,085.26/182,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,764.90

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