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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,932.50, 275,769.95 and 170,740.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,932.50, 275,769.95 and 170,740.11 is: 257,389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,932.50 : 275,769.95 = 170,740.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,932.50/275,769.95 = 170,740.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,932.50x = 275,769.95 × 170,740.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,932.50x = 47,084,992,024.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,084,992,024.54/182,932.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,389.98

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