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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,161.02, 251,296.41 and 118,475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,161.02, 251,296.41 and 118,475.58 is: 163,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,161.02 : 251,296.41 = 118,475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,161.02/251,296.41 = 118,475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,161.02x = 251,296.41 × 118,475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,161.02x = 29,772,487,926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,772,487,926.67/182,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,440.50

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