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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,264.40, 273,396.60 and 168,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,264.40, 273,396.60 and 168,267.60 is: 252,401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,264.40 : 273,396.60 = 168,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,264.40/273,396.60 = 168,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,264.40x = 273,396.60 × 168,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,264.40x = 46,003,789,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,003,789,730.16/182,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,401.40

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