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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,919.30, 275,749.96 and 170,726.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,919.30, 275,749.96 and 170,726.77 is: 257,369.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,919.30 : 275,749.96 = 170,726.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,919.30/275,749.96 = 170,726.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,919.30x = 275,749.96 × 170,726.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,919.30x = 47,077,899,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,077,899,998.43/182,919.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,369.78

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