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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,999.80, 272,999.70 and 165,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,999.80, 272,999.70 and 165,670.20 is: 248,505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,999.80 : 272,999.70 = 165,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,999.80/272,999.70 = 165,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,999.80x = 272,999.70 × 165,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,999.80x = 45,227,914,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,227,914,898.94/181,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,505.30

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