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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,261.60, 273,392.40 and 165,640.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,261.60, 273,392.40 and 165,640.40 is: 248,460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,261.60 : 273,392.40 = 165,640.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,261.60/273,392.40 = 165,640.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,261.60x = 273,392.40 × 165,640.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,261.60x = 45,284,826,492.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,284,826,492.96/182,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,460.60

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