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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,607.20, 275,799.60 and 176,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,607.20, 275,799.60 and 176,997.60 is: 265,871.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,607.20 : 275,799.60 = 176,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,607.20/275,799.60 = 176,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,607.20x = 275,799.60 × 176,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,607.20x = 48,815,867,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,815,867,280.96/183,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,871.20

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