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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,023.80, 273,035.70 and 162,778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,023.80, 273,035.70 and 162,778.20 is: 244,167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,023.80 : 273,035.70 = 162,778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,023.80/273,035.70 = 162,778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,023.80x = 273,035.70 × 162,778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,023.80x = 44,444,259,781.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,444,259,781.74/182,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,167.30

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