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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,205.20, 274,872.60 and 176,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,205.20, 274,872.60 and 176,725.20 is: 265,150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,205.20 : 274,872.60 = 176,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,205.20/274,872.60 = 176,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,205.20x = 274,872.60 × 176,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,205.20x = 48,576,915,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,576,915,209.52/183,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,150.31

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