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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,023.10, 273,034.65 and 162,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,023.10, 273,034.65 and 162,996.20 is: 244,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,023.10 : 273,034.65 = 162,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,023.10/273,034.65 = 162,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,023.10x = 273,034.65 × 162,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,023.10x = 44,503,610,418.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,503,610,418.33/182,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,494.30

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