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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,827.52, 272,243.58 and 176,101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,827.52, 272,243.58 and 176,101.46 is: 262,227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,827.52 : 272,243.58 = 176,101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,827.52/272,243.58 = 176,101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,827.52x = 272,243.58 × 176,101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,827.52x = 47,942,491,033.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,942,491,033.12/182,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,227.98

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