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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,954.43, 276,462.75 and 171,183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,954.43, 276,462.75 and 171,183.36 is: 257,269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,954.43 : 276,462.75 = 171,183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,954.43/276,462.75 = 171,183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,954.43x = 276,462.75 × 171,183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,954.43x = 47,325,821,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,325,821,603.92/183,954.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,269.27

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