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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,592.77, 252,048.24 and 163,438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,592.77, 252,048.24 and 163,438.70 is: 225,608.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,592.77 : 252,048.24 = 163,438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,592.77/252,048.24 = 163,438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,592.77x = 252,048.24 × 163,438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,592.77x = 41,194,435,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,194,435,422.65/182,592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,608.26

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