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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,145.10, 273,217.65 and 164,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,145.10, 273,217.65 and 164,430.40 is: 246,645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,145.10 : 273,217.65 = 164,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,145.10/273,217.65 = 164,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,145.10x = 273,217.65 × 164,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,145.10x = 44,925,287,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,925,287,476.56/182,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,645.60

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