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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,446.43, 251,949.98 and 172,506.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,446.43, 251,949.98 and 172,506.65 is: 238,223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,446.43 : 251,949.98 = 172,506.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,446.43/251,949.98 = 172,506.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,446.43x = 251,949.98 × 172,506.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,446.43x = 43,463,046,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,463,046,154.83/182,446.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,223.60

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