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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,942.80, 274,997.40 and 172,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,942.80, 274,997.40 and 172,445.20 is: 259,217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,942.80 : 274,997.40 = 172,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,942.80/274,997.40 = 172,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,942.80x = 274,997.40 × 172,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,942.80x = 47,421,981,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,421,981,642.48/182,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,217.53

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