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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,488.89, 250,005.59 and 175,666.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,488.89, 250,005.59 and 175,666.14 is: 240,658.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,488.89 : 250,005.59 = 175,666.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,488.89/250,005.59 = 175,666.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,488.89x = 250,005.59 × 175,666.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,488.89x = 43,917,516,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,917,516,095.39/182,488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,658.57

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