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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,641.72, 254,154.12 and 179,223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,641.72, 254,154.12 and 179,223.92 is: 248,040.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,641.72 : 254,154.12 = 179,223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,641.72/254,154.12 = 179,223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,641.72x = 254,154.12 × 179,223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,641.72x = 45,550,497,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,550,497,670.55/183,641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,040.03

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