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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,965.80, 272,948.70 and 165,636.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,965.80, 272,948.70 and 165,636.20 is: 248,454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,965.80 : 272,948.70 = 165,636.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,965.80/272,948.70 = 165,636.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,965.80x = 272,948.70 × 165,636.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,965.80x = 45,210,185,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,210,185,462.94/181,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,454.30

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