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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,498.33, 250,018.50 and 175,675.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,498.33, 250,018.50 and 175,675.58 is: 240,671.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,498.33 : 250,018.50 = 175,675.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,498.33/250,018.50 = 175,675.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,498.33x = 250,018.50 × 175,675.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,498.33x = 43,922,143,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,922,143,748.14/182,498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,671.49

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