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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,861.20, 275,791.80 and 170,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,861.20, 275,791.80 and 170,739.20 is: 256,108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,861.20 : 275,791.80 = 170,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,861.20/275,791.80 = 170,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,861.20x = 275,791.80 × 170,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,861.20x = 47,088,471,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,088,471,298.56/183,861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,108.80

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