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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,809.20, 273,151.20 and 162,563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,809.20, 273,151.20 and 162,563.60 is: 244,236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,809.20 : 273,151.20 = 162,563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,809.20/273,151.20 = 162,563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,809.20x = 273,151.20 × 162,563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,809.20x = 44,404,442,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,442,416.32/181,809.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,236.50

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