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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,454.65, 251,905.89 and 163,301.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,454.65, 251,905.89 and 163,301.21 is: 225,461.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,454.65 : 251,905.89 = 163,301.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,454.65/251,905.89 = 163,301.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,454.65x = 251,905.89 × 163,301.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,454.65x = 41,136,536,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,136,536,940.62/182,454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,461.71

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