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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,879.55, 251,813.03 and 160,091.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,879.55, 251,813.03 and 160,091.01 is: 220,434.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,879.55 : 251,813.03 = 160,091.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,879.55/251,813.03 = 160,091.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,879.55x = 251,813.03 × 160,091.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,879.55x = 40,313,002,303.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,313,002,303.86/182,879.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,434.72

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