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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,488.51, 250,005.07 and 175,665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,488.51, 250,005.07 and 175,665.76 is: 240,658.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,488.51 : 250,005.07 = 175,665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,488.51/250,005.07 = 175,665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,488.51x = 250,005.07 × 175,665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,488.51x = 43,917,330,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,917,330,625.40/182,488.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,658.06

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