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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,150.69, 271,834.94 and 162,221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,150.69, 271,834.94 and 162,221.65 is: 242,093.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,150.69 : 271,834.94 = 162,221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,150.69/271,834.94 = 162,221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,150.69x = 271,834.94 × 162,221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,150.69x = 44,097,512,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,097,512,220.42/182,150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,093.58

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