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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,864.61, 251,792.42 and 160,076.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,864.61, 251,792.42 and 160,076.07 is: 220,414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,864.61 : 251,792.42 = 160,076.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,864.61/251,792.42 = 160,076.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,864.61x = 251,792.42 × 160,076.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,864.61x = 40,305,940,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,305,940,249.01/182,864.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,414.11

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