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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,464.89, 251,920.03 and 163,311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,464.89, 251,920.03 and 163,311.50 is: 225,475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,464.89 : 251,920.03 = 163,311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,464.89/251,920.03 = 163,311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,464.89x = 251,920.03 × 163,311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,464.89x = 41,141,436,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,141,436,719.74/182,464.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,475.91

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