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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,859.12, 251,784.54 and 160,070.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,859.12, 251,784.54 and 160,070.58 is: 220,406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,859.12 : 251,784.54 = 160,070.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,859.12/251,784.54 = 160,070.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,859.12x = 251,784.54 × 160,070.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,859.12x = 40,303,297,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,303,297,352.83/182,859.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,406.27

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