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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,654.54, 275,580.23 and 170,270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,654.54, 275,580.23 and 170,270.10 is: 255,496.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,654.54 : 275,580.23 = 170,270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,654.54/275,580.23 = 170,270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,654.54x = 275,580.23 × 170,270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,654.54x = 46,923,072,468.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,923,072,468.77/183,654.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,496.39

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