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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,934.10, 272,901.15 and 162,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,934.10, 272,901.15 and 162,907.20 is: 244,360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,934.10 : 272,901.15 = 162,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,934.10/272,901.15 = 162,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,934.10x = 272,901.15 × 162,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,934.10x = 44,457,562,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,457,562,223.28/181,934.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,360.80

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