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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,755.44, 273,375 and 171,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,755.44, 273,375 and 171,558 is: 256,625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,755.44 : 273,375 = 171,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,755.44/273,375 = 171,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,755.44x = 273,375 × 171,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,755.44x = 46,899,668,250
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,899,668,250/182,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,625.29

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