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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,841.70, 272,762.55 and 166,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,841.70, 272,762.55 and 166,095.30 is: 249,142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,841.70 : 272,762.55 = 166,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,841.70/272,762.55 = 166,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,841.70x = 272,762.55 × 166,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,841.70x = 45,304,577,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,304,577,571.02/181,841.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,142.95

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