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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,214.76, 273,022.88 and 177,194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,214.76, 273,022.88 and 177,194.43 is: 264,051.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,214.76 : 273,022.88 = 177,194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,214.76/273,022.88 = 177,194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,214.76x = 273,022.88 × 177,194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,214.76x = 48,378,132,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,378,132,712.59/183,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,051.51

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