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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,214.92, 253,602.48 and 175,751.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,214.92, 253,602.48 and 175,751.23 is: 241,950.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,214.92 : 253,602.48 = 175,751.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,214.92/253,602.48 = 175,751.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,214.92x = 253,602.48 × 175,751.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,214.92x = 44,570,947,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,947,791.05/184,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,950.80

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