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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,004.80, 273,007.20 and 167,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,004.80, 273,007.20 and 167,259.20 is: 250,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,004.80 : 273,007.20 = 167,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,004.80/273,007.20 = 167,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,004.80x = 273,007.20 × 167,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,004.80x = 45,662,965,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,662,965,866.24/182,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,888.80

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