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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,910.85, 275,737.22 and 170,718.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,910.85, 275,737.22 and 170,718.33 is: 257,357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,910.85 : 275,737.22 = 170,718.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,910.85/275,737.22 = 170,718.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,910.85x = 275,737.22 × 170,718.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,910.85x = 47,073,397,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,073,397,717.24/182,910.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,357.06

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