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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,873.36, 251,804.48 and 160,084.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,873.36, 251,804.48 and 160,084.82 is: 220,426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,873.36 : 251,804.48 = 160,084.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,873.36/251,804.48 = 160,084.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,873.36x = 251,804.48 × 160,084.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,873.36x = 40,310,074,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,310,074,855.99/182,873.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,426.17

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