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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,488.71, 250,005.36 and 175,665.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,488.71, 250,005.36 and 175,665.98 is: 240,658.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,488.71 : 250,005.36 = 175,665.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,488.71/250,005.36 = 175,665.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,488.71x = 250,005.36 × 175,665.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,488.71x = 43,917,436,383.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,917,436,383.80/182,488.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,658.38

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