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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,988.80, 272,983.20 and 162,743.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,988.80, 272,983.20 and 162,743.20 is: 244,114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,988.80 : 272,983.20 = 162,743.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,988.80/272,983.20 = 162,743.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,988.80x = 272,983.20 × 162,743.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,988.80x = 44,426,159,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,426,159,514.24/181,988.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,114.80

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