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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,998.60, 272,997.90 and 165,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,998.60, 272,997.90 and 165,377.40 is: 248,066.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,998.60 : 272,997.90 = 165,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,998.60/272,997.90 = 165,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,998.60x = 272,997.90 × 165,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,998.60x = 45,147,682,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,147,682,907.46/181,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,066.10

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