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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,281.60, 273,422.40 and 165,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,281.60, 273,422.40 and 165,660.40 is: 248,490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,281.60 : 273,422.40 = 165,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,281.60/273,422.40 = 165,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,281.60x = 273,422.40 × 165,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,281.60x = 45,295,264,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,295,264,152.96/182,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,490.60

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