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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,474.58, 275,211.87 and 170,188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,474.58, 275,211.87 and 170,188.55 is: 255,282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,474.58 : 275,211.87 = 170,188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,474.58/275,211.87 = 170,188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,474.58x = 275,211.87 × 170,188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,474.58x = 46,837,908,247.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,837,908,247.15/183,474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,282.83

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