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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,536.26, 253,188.81 and 177,681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,536.26, 253,188.81 and 177,681.12 is: 246,454.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,536.26 : 253,188.81 = 177,681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,536.26/253,188.81 = 177,681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,536.26x = 253,188.81 × 177,681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,536.26x = 44,986,871,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,986,871,807.00/182,536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,454.44

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