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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,963.80, 272,945.70 and 162,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,963.80, 272,945.70 and 162,718.20 is: 244,077.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,963.80 : 272,945.70 = 162,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,963.80/272,945.70 = 162,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,963.80x = 272,945.70 × 162,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,963.80x = 44,413,233,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,413,233,001.74/181,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,077.30

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