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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,863.86, 251,791.38 and 160,075.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,863.86, 251,791.38 and 160,075.32 is: 220,413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,863.86 : 251,791.38 = 160,075.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,863.86/251,791.38 = 160,075.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,863.86x = 251,791.38 × 160,075.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,863.86x = 40,305,585,726.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,305,585,726.74/182,863.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,413.08

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