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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,507.30, 271,742.55 and 162,844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,507.30, 271,742.55 and 162,844.90 is: 243,802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,507.30 : 271,742.55 = 162,844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,507.30/271,742.55 = 162,844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,507.30x = 271,742.55 × 162,844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,507.30x = 44,251,888,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,251,888,380.50/181,507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,802.25

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