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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,113.40, 273,170.10 and 168,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,113.40, 273,170.10 and 168,116.60 is: 252,174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,113.40 : 273,170.10 = 168,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,113.40/273,170.10 = 168,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,113.40x = 273,170.10 × 168,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,113.40x = 45,924,428,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,924,428,433.66/182,113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,174.90

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