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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,145.97, 275,141.30 and 175,579.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,145.97, 275,141.30 and 175,579.26 is: 263,773.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,145.97 : 275,141.30 = 175,579.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,145.97/275,141.30 = 175,579.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,145.97x = 275,141.30 × 175,579.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,145.97x = 48,309,104,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,309,104,473.73/183,145.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,773.78

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