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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,257.60, 273,386.40 and 165,636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,257.60, 273,386.40 and 165,636.40 is: 248,454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,257.60 : 273,386.40 = 165,636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,257.60/273,386.40 = 165,636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,257.60x = 273,386.40 × 165,636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,257.60x = 45,282,739,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,282,739,104.96/182,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,454.60

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