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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,787.62, 251,686.14 and 159,999.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,787.62, 251,686.14 and 159,999.08 is: 220,307.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,787.62 : 251,686.14 = 159,999.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,787.62/251,686.14 = 159,999.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,787.62x = 251,686.14 × 159,999.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,787.62x = 40,269,550,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,269,550,848.75/182,787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,307.87

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