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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,022.30, 273,033.45 and 165,692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,022.30, 273,033.45 and 165,692.70 is: 248,539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,022.30 : 273,033.45 = 165,692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,022.30/273,033.45 = 165,692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,022.30x = 273,033.45 × 165,692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,022.30x = 45,239,649,520.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,239,649,520.82/182,022.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,539.05

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