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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,868.42, 251,797.67 and 160,079.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,868.42, 251,797.67 and 160,079.88 is: 220,419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,868.42 : 251,797.67 = 160,079.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,868.42/251,797.67 = 160,079.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,868.42x = 251,797.67 × 160,079.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,868.42x = 40,307,740,797.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,307,740,797.88/182,868.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,419.36

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