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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,777.99, 251,672.87 and 159,989.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,777.99, 251,672.87 and 159,989.45 is: 220,294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,777.99 : 251,672.87 = 159,989.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,777.99/251,672.87 = 159,989.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,777.99x = 251,672.87 × 159,989.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,777.99x = 40,265,003,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,265,003,192.83/182,777.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,294.60

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