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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,544.93, 251,626.23 and 167,881.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,544.93, 251,626.23 and 167,881.10 is: 231,413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,544.93 : 251,626.23 = 167,881.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,544.93/251,626.23 = 167,881.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,544.93x = 251,626.23 × 167,881.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,544.93x = 42,243,287,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,243,287,023.12/182,544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,413.09

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