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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,797.56, 251,699.76 and 160,009.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,797.56, 251,699.76 and 160,009.02 is: 220,321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,797.56 : 251,699.76 = 160,009.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,797.56/251,699.76 = 160,009.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,797.56x = 251,699.76 × 160,009.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,797.56x = 40,274,231,931.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,274,231,931.84/182,797.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,321.50

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