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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,759.44, 273,381 and 171,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,759.44, 273,381 and 171,562 is: 256,631.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,759.44 : 273,381 = 171,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,759.44/273,381 = 171,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,759.44x = 273,381 × 171,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,759.44x = 46,901,791,122
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,901,791,122/182,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,631.29

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