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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,445.93, 251,949.29 and 172,506.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,445.93, 251,949.29 and 172,506.15 is: 238,222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,445.93 : 251,949.29 = 172,506.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,445.93/251,949.29 = 172,506.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,445.93x = 251,949.29 × 172,506.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,445.93x = 43,462,801,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,462,801,150.60/182,445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,222.91

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