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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,281.40, 273,422.10 and 174,408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,281.40, 273,422.10 and 174,408.20 is: 261,612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,281.40 : 273,422.10 = 174,408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,281.40/273,422.10 = 174,408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,281.40x = 273,422.10 × 174,408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,281.40x = 47,687,056,301.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,687,056,301.22/182,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,612.30

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