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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,496.83, 250,016.45 and 175,674.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,496.83, 250,016.45 and 175,674.08 is: 240,669.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,496.83 : 250,016.45 = 175,674.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,496.83/250,016.45 = 175,674.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,496.83x = 250,016.45 × 175,674.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,496.83x = 43,921,407,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,921,407,710.16/182,496.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,669.43

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