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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,724.80, 275,587.20 and 171,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,724.80, 275,587.20 and 171,283.20 is: 256,924.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,724.80 : 275,587.20 = 171,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,724.80/275,587.20 = 171,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,724.80x = 275,587.20 × 171,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,724.80x = 47,203,457,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,203,457,495.04/183,724.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,924.80

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