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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,261.40, 273,392.10 and 168,264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,261.40, 273,392.10 and 168,264.60 is: 252,396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,261.40 : 273,392.10 = 168,264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,261.40/273,392.10 = 168,264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,261.40x = 273,392.10 × 168,264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,261.40x = 46,002,212,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,002,212,349.66/182,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,396.90

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