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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,270.60, 251,160.18 and 134,448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,270.60, 251,160.18 and 134,448.20 is: 185,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,270.60 : 251,160.18 = 134,448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,270.60/251,160.18 = 134,448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,270.60x = 251,160.18 × 134,448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,270.60x = 33,768,034,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,768,034,112.68/182,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,263.20

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