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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,916.05, 275,745.05 and 170,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,916.05, 275,745.05 and 170,723.52 is: 257,364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,916.05 : 275,745.05 = 170,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,916.05/275,745.05 = 170,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,916.05x = 275,745.05 × 170,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,916.05x = 47,076,165,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,076,165,985.38/182,916.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,364.88

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