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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,998.51, 275,595.53 and 161,051.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,998.51, 275,595.53 and 161,051.97 is: 242,544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,998.51 : 275,595.53 = 161,051.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,998.51/275,595.53 = 161,051.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,998.51x = 275,595.53 × 161,051.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,998.51x = 44,385,203,029.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,385,203,029.69/182,998.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,544.07

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