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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,231.20, 274,846.80 and 176,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,231.20, 274,846.80 and 176,232.80 is: 264,349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,231.20 : 274,846.80 = 176,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,231.20/274,846.80 = 176,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,231.20x = 274,846.80 × 176,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,231.20x = 48,437,021,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,437,021,135.04/183,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,349.20

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