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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,597.78, 252,055.14 and 163,443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,597.78, 252,055.14 and 163,443.72 is: 225,615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,597.78 : 252,055.14 = 163,443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,597.78/252,055.14 = 163,443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,597.78x = 252,055.14 × 163,443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,597.78x = 41,196,829,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,196,829,726.72/182,597.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,615.17

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