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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,887.86, 274,184.16 and 168,125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,887.86, 274,184.16 and 168,125.61 is: 252,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,887.86 : 274,184.16 = 168,125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,887.86/274,184.16 = 168,125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,887.86x = 274,184.16 × 168,125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,887.86x = 46,097,379,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,097,379,152.34/182,887.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,052.70

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