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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,419.20, 273,628.80 and 175,420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,419.20, 273,628.80 and 175,420.80 is: 263,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,419.20 : 273,628.80 = 175,420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,419.20/273,628.80 = 175,420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,419.20x = 273,628.80 × 175,420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,419.20x = 48,000,182,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,000,182,999.04/182,419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,131.20

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