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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,497.33, 250,017.14 and 175,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,497.33, 250,017.14 and 175,674.60 is: 240,670.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,497.33 : 250,017.14 = 175,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,497.33/250,017.14 = 175,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,497.33x = 250,017.14 × 175,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,497.33x = 43,921,661,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,921,661,062.64/182,497.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,670.16

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