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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,784.48, 251,681.84 and 159,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,784.48, 251,681.84 and 159,995.94 is: 220,303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,784.48 : 251,681.84 = 159,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,784.48/251,681.84 = 159,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,784.48x = 251,681.84 × 159,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,784.48x = 40,268,072,571.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,268,072,571.73/182,784.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,303.57

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