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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,831.20, 274,246.80 and 175,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,831.20, 274,246.80 and 175,832.80 is: 263,749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,831.20 : 274,246.80 = 175,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,831.20/274,246.80 = 175,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,831.20x = 274,246.80 × 175,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,831.20x = 48,221,582,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,221,582,735.04/182,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,749.20

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