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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,469.52, 251,250.42 and 165,362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,469.52, 251,250.42 and 165,362.32 is: 227,694.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,469.52 : 251,250.42 = 165,362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,469.52/251,250.42 = 165,362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,469.52x = 251,250.42 × 165,362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,469.52x = 41,547,352,352.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,547,352,352.17/182,469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,694.75

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