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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,541.70, 275,312.55 and 176,543.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,541.70, 275,312.55 and 176,543.30 is: 264,814.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,541.70 : 275,312.55 = 176,543.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,541.70/275,312.55 = 176,543.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,541.70x = 275,312.55 × 176,543.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,541.70x = 48,604,586,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,604,586,108.42/183,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,814.95

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