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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,805.03, 251,710.11 and 160,016.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,805.03, 251,710.11 and 160,016.49 is: 220,331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,805.03 : 251,710.11 = 160,016.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,805.03/251,710.11 = 160,016.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,805.03x = 251,710.11 × 160,016.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,805.03x = 40,277,768,299.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,277,768,299.71/182,805.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,331.84

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