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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,985.21, 272,681.91 and 176,965.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,985.21, 272,681.91 and 176,965.56 is: 263,711.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,985.21 : 272,681.91 = 176,965.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,985.21/272,681.91 = 176,965.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,985.21x = 272,681.91 × 176,965.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,985.21x = 48,255,306,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,255,306,905.02/182,985.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,711.51

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