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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,485.88, 250,001.48 and 175,663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,485.88, 250,001.48 and 175,663.14 is: 240,654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,485.88 : 250,001.48 = 175,663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,485.88/250,001.48 = 175,663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,485.88x = 250,001.48 × 175,663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,485.88x = 43,916,045,889.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,916,045,889.36/182,485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,654.48

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