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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,538.38, 252,075.51 and 172,598.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,538.38, 252,075.51 and 172,598.47 is: 238,349.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,538.38 : 252,075.51 = 172,598.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,538.38/252,075.51 = 172,598.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,538.38x = 252,075.51 × 172,598.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,538.38x = 43,507,846,720.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,507,846,720.28/182,538.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,349.03

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