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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,915.30, 275,743.92 and 170,722.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,915.30, 275,743.92 and 170,722.77 is: 257,363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,915.30 : 275,743.92 = 170,722.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,915.30/275,743.92 = 170,722.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,915.30x = 275,743.92 × 170,722.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,915.30x = 47,075,765,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,075,765,833.06/182,915.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,363.75

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