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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,906.47, 275,730.63 and 170,713.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,906.47, 275,730.63 and 170,713.95 is: 257,350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,906.47 : 275,730.63 = 170,713.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,906.47/275,730.63 = 170,713.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,906.47x = 275,730.63 × 170,713.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,906.47x = 47,071,064,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,071,064,269.39/182,906.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,350.46

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