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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,891.10, 274,336.65 and 170,603.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,891.10, 274,336.65 and 170,603.10 is: 255,904.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,891.10 : 274,336.65 = 170,603.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,891.10/274,336.65 = 170,603.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,891.10x = 274,336.65 × 170,603.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,891.10x = 46,802,682,933.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,802,682,933.62/182,891.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,904.65

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