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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,459.68, 275,189.52 and 169,025.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,459.68, 275,189.52 and 169,025.48 is: 253,538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,459.68 : 275,189.52 = 169,025.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,459.68/275,189.52 = 169,025.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,459.68x = 275,189.52 × 169,025.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,459.68x = 46,514,038,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,514,038,487.89/183,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,538.21

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