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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,862.36, 251,789.31 and 160,073.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,862.36, 251,789.31 and 160,073.82 is: 220,411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,862.36 : 251,789.31 = 160,073.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,862.36/251,789.31 = 160,073.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,862.36x = 251,789.31 × 160,073.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,862.36x = 40,304,876,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,304,876,686.86/182,862.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,411.01

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