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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,571.90, 273,857.85 and 168,575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,571.90, 273,857.85 and 168,575.10 is: 252,862.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,571.90 : 273,857.85 = 168,575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,571.90/273,857.85 = 168,575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,571.90x = 273,857.85 × 168,575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,571.90x = 46,165,614,449.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,165,614,449.54/182,571.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,862.65

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