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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,447.93, 251,952.05 and 172,508.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,447.93, 251,952.05 and 172,508.15 is: 238,225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,447.93 : 251,952.05 = 172,508.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,447.93/251,952.05 = 172,508.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,447.93x = 251,952.05 × 172,508.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,447.93x = 43,463,781,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,463,781,171.67/182,447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,225.67

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