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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,786.61, 251,684.76 and 159,998.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,786.61, 251,684.76 and 159,998.07 is: 220,306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,786.61 : 251,684.76 = 159,998.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,786.61/251,684.76 = 159,998.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,786.61x = 251,684.76 × 159,998.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,786.61x = 40,269,075,848.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,269,075,848.41/182,786.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,306.49

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