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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,522.43, 252,054.09 and 172,582.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,522.43, 252,054.09 and 172,582.47 is: 238,327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,522.43 : 252,054.09 = 172,582.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,522.43/252,054.09 = 172,582.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,522.43x = 252,054.09 × 172,582.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,522.43x = 43,500,117,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,500,117,425.80/182,522.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,327.52

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