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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,838.40, 274,257.60 and 175,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,838.40, 274,257.60 and 175,062.40 is: 262,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,838.40 : 274,257.60 = 175,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,838.40/274,257.60 = 175,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,838.40x = 274,257.60 × 175,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,838.40x = 48,012,193,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,012,193,674.24/182,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,593.60

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