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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,889.36, 274,186.41 and 168,127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,889.36, 274,186.41 and 168,127.11 is: 252,054.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,889.36 : 274,186.41 = 168,127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,889.36/274,186.41 = 168,127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,889.36x = 274,186.41 × 168,127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,889.36x = 46,098,168,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,098,168,714.58/182,889.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,054.95

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