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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,297.40, 271,946.10 and 162,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,297.40, 271,946.10 and 162,926.60 is: 244,389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,297.40 : 271,946.10 = 162,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,297.40/271,946.10 = 162,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,297.40x = 271,946.10 × 162,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,297.40x = 44,307,253,456.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,307,253,456.26/181,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,389.90

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