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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,966.80, 272,950.20 and 162,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,966.80, 272,950.20 and 162,721.20 is: 244,081.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,966.80 : 272,950.20 = 162,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,966.80/272,950.20 = 162,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,966.80x = 272,950.20 × 162,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,966.80x = 44,414,784,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,414,784,084.24/181,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,081.80

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