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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,896.20, 272,844.30 and 168,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,896.20, 272,844.30 and 168,774.20 is: 253,161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,896.20 : 272,844.30 = 168,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,896.20/272,844.30 = 168,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,896.20x = 272,844.30 × 168,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,896.20x = 46,049,078,457.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,049,078,457.06/181,896.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,161.30

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