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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,129.53, 275,116.42 and 175,562.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,129.53, 275,116.42 and 175,562.91 is: 263,749.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,129.53 : 275,116.42 = 175,562.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,129.53/275,116.42 = 175,562.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,129.53x = 275,116.42 × 175,562.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,129.53x = 48,300,239,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,300,239,503.44/183,129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,749.06

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