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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,877.55, 251,810.27 and 160,089.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,877.55, 251,810.27 and 160,089.01 is: 220,431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,877.55 : 251,810.27 = 160,089.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,877.55/251,810.27 = 160,089.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,877.55x = 251,810.27 × 160,089.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,877.55x = 40,312,056,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,312,056,002.50/182,877.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,431.96

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