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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,553.44, 252,096.12 and 172,613.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,553.44, 252,096.12 and 172,613.48 is: 238,369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,553.44 : 252,096.12 = 172,613.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,553.44/252,096.12 = 172,613.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,553.44x = 252,096.12 × 172,613.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,553.44x = 43,515,188,567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,515,188,567.70/182,553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,369.59

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