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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,447.94, 251,952.04 and 172,508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,447.94, 251,952.04 and 172,508.16 is: 238,225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,447.94 : 251,952.04 = 172,508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,447.94/251,952.04 = 172,508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,447.94x = 251,952.04 × 172,508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,447.94x = 43,463,782,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,463,782,828.65/182,447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,225.67

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