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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,786.48, 251,684.60 and 159,997.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,786.48, 251,684.60 and 159,997.94 is: 220,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,786.48 : 251,684.60 = 159,997.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,786.48/251,684.60 = 159,997.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,786.48x = 251,684.60 × 159,997.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,786.48x = 40,269,017,529.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,269,017,529.72/182,786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,306.32

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