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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,906.97, 275,731.39 and 170,714.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,906.97, 275,731.39 and 170,714.45 is: 257,351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,906.97 : 275,731.39 = 170,714.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,906.97/275,731.39 = 170,714.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,906.97x = 275,731.39 × 170,714.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,906.97x = 47,071,330,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,071,330,359.36/182,906.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,351.21

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