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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,219.98, 251,349.73 and 117,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,219.98, 251,349.73 and 117,664.60 is: 162,303.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,219.98 : 251,349.73 = 117,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,219.98/251,349.73 = 117,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,219.98x = 251,349.73 × 117,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,219.98x = 29,574,965,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,574,965,440.56/182,219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,303.64

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