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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,910.35, 275,736.47 and 170,717.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,910.35, 275,736.47 and 170,717.83 is: 257,356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,910.35 : 275,736.47 = 170,717.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,910.35/275,736.47 = 170,717.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,910.35x = 275,736.47 × 170,717.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,910.35x = 47,073,130,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,073,130,431.58/182,910.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,356.30

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