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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,785.62, 251,683.38 and 159,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,785.62, 251,683.38 and 159,997.08 is: 220,305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,785.62 : 251,683.38 = 159,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,785.62/251,683.38 = 159,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,785.62x = 251,683.38 × 159,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,785.62x = 40,268,605,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,268,605,884.53/182,785.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,305.11

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