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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,002.40, 273,003.60 and 168,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,002.40, 273,003.60 and 168,005.60 is: 252,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,002.40 : 273,003.60 = 168,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,002.40/273,003.60 = 168,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,002.40x = 273,003.60 × 168,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,002.40x = 45,866,133,620.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,866,133,620.16/182,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,008.40

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