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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,655.54, 275,581.73 and 170,271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,655.54, 275,581.73 and 170,271.10 is: 255,497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,655.54 : 275,581.73 = 170,271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,655.54/275,581.73 = 170,271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,655.54x = 275,581.73 × 170,271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,655.54x = 46,923,604,307.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,923,604,307.00/183,655.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,497.90

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