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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,652.98, 275,100.39 and 170,365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,652.98, 275,100.39 and 170,365.74 is: 255,196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,652.98 : 275,100.39 = 170,365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,652.98/275,100.39 = 170,365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,652.98x = 275,100.39 × 170,365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,652.98x = 46,867,681,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,867,681,516.64/183,652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,196.96

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