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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,847.06, 251,767.98 and 160,058.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,847.06, 251,767.98 and 160,058.52 is: 220,389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,847.06 : 251,767.98 = 160,058.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,847.06/251,767.98 = 160,058.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,847.06x = 251,767.98 × 160,058.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,847.06x = 40,297,610,262.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,297,610,262.19/182,847.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,389.71

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