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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,306.54, 251,502.92 and 173,864.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,306.54, 251,502.92 and 173,864.38 is: 239,856.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,306.54 : 251,502.92 = 173,864.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,306.54/251,502.92 = 173,864.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,306.54x = 251,502.92 × 173,864.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,306.54x = 43,727,399,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,727,399,253.99/182,306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,856.45

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