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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,823.70, 272,735.55 and 168,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,823.70, 272,735.55 and 168,701.70 is: 253,052.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,823.70 : 272,735.55 = 168,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,823.70/272,735.55 = 168,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,823.70x = 272,735.55 × 168,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,823.70x = 46,010,950,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,010,950,935.44/181,823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,052.55

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