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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,109.40, 273,164.10 and 168,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,109.40, 273,164.10 and 168,112.60 is: 252,168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,109.40 : 273,164.10 = 168,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,109.40/273,164.10 = 168,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,109.40x = 273,164.10 × 168,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,109.40x = 45,922,327,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,922,327,077.66/182,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,168.90

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