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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,938.92, 275,761.74 and 169,177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,938.92, 275,761.74 and 169,177.48 is: 253,631.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,938.92 : 275,761.74 = 169,177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,938.92/275,761.74 = 169,177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,938.92x = 275,761.74 × 169,177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,938.92x = 46,652,676,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,652,676,253.62/183,938.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,631.35

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