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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,995.60, 272,993.40 and 165,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,995.60, 272,993.40 and 165,374.40 is: 248,061.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,995.60 : 272,993.40 = 165,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,995.60/272,993.40 = 165,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,995.60x = 272,993.40 × 165,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,995.60x = 45,146,119,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146,119,728.96/181,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,061.60

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