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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,009.69, 271,590.65 and 163,097.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,009.69, 271,590.65 and 163,097.13 is: 243,369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,009.69 : 271,590.65 = 163,097.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,009.69/271,590.65 = 163,097.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,009.69x = 271,590.65 × 163,097.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,009.69x = 44,295,654,734.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,295,654,734.35/182,009.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,369.77

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