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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,788.62, 251,687.52 and 160,000.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,788.62, 251,687.52 and 160,000.08 is: 220,309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,788.62 : 251,687.52 = 160,000.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,788.62/251,687.52 = 160,000.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,788.62x = 251,687.52 × 160,000.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,788.62x = 40,270,023,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,270,023,335.00/182,788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,309.25

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