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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,489.71, 250,006.73 and 175,666.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,489.71, 250,006.73 and 175,666.98 is: 240,659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,489.71 : 250,006.73 = 175,666.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,489.71/250,006.73 = 175,666.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,489.71x = 250,006.73 × 175,666.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,489.71x = 43,917,927,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,917,927,238.78/182,489.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,659.75

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