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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,003.70, 273,005.55 and 166,257.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,003.70, 273,005.55 and 166,257.30 is: 249,385.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,003.70 : 273,005.55 = 166,257.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,003.70/273,005.55 = 166,257.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,003.70x = 273,005.55 × 166,257.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,003.70x = 45,389,165,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,389,165,628.02/182,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,385.95

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