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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,086.37, 273,256.97 and 171,128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,086.37, 273,256.97 and 171,128.88 is: 255,410.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,086.37 : 273,256.97 = 171,128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,086.37/273,256.97 = 171,128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,086.37x = 273,256.97 × 171,128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,086.37x = 46,762,158,372.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,762,158,372.65/183,086.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,410.37

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