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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,908.35, 275,733.46 and 170,715.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,908.35, 275,733.46 and 170,715.83 is: 257,353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,908.35 : 275,733.46 = 170,715.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,908.35/275,733.46 = 170,715.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,908.35x = 275,733.46 × 170,715.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,908.35x = 47,072,064,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,072,064,677.21/182,908.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,353.28

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