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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,133.17, 251,202.45 and 161,736.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,133.17, 251,202.45 and 161,736.69 is: 223,071.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,133.17 : 251,202.45 = 161,736.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,133.17/251,202.45 = 161,736.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,133.17x = 251,202.45 × 161,736.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,133.17x = 40,628,652,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,628,652,782.89/182,133.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,071.13

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