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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,027.61, 272,625.47 and 164,866.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,027.61, 272,625.47 and 164,866.89 is: 248,287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,027.61 : 272,625.47 = 164,866.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,027.61/272,625.47 = 164,866.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,027.61x = 272,625.47 × 164,866.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,027.61x = 44,946,912,549.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,946,912,549.35/181,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,287.62

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