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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,783.42, 251,680.37 and 159,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,783.42, 251,680.37 and 159,994.88 is: 220,302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,783.42 : 251,680.37 = 159,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,783.42/251,680.37 = 159,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,783.42x = 251,680.37 × 159,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,783.42x = 40,267,571,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,267,571,625.69/182,783.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,302.10

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