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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,727.96, 251,878.70 and 168,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,727.96, 251,878.70 and 168,064.76 is: 231,666.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,727.96 : 251,878.70 = 168,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,727.96/251,878.70 = 168,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,727.96x = 251,878.70 × 168,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,727.96x = 42,331,933,264.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,331,933,264.61/182,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,666.43

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