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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,878.55, 251,811.65 and 160,090.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,878.55, 251,811.65 and 160,090.01 is: 220,433.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,878.55 : 251,811.65 = 160,090.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,878.55/251,811.65 = 160,090.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,878.55x = 251,811.65 × 160,090.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,878.55x = 40,312,529,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,312,529,566.62/182,878.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,433.34

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