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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,953.80, 272,930.70 and 162,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,953.80, 272,930.70 and 162,708.20 is: 244,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,953.80 : 272,930.70 = 162,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,953.80/272,930.70 = 162,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,953.80x = 272,930.70 × 162,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,953.80x = 44,408,062,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,408,062,921.74/181,953.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,062.30

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