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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,572.40, 273,858.60 and 168,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,572.40, 273,858.60 and 168,575.60 is: 252,863.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,572.40 : 273,858.60 = 168,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,572.40/273,858.60 = 168,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,572.40x = 273,858.60 × 168,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,572.40x = 46,165,877,810.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,165,877,810.16/182,572.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,863.40

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