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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,163.06, 271,433.70 and 162,288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,163.06, 271,433.70 and 162,288.90 is: 241,820.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,163.06 : 271,433.70 = 162,288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,163.06/271,433.70 = 162,288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,163.06x = 271,433.70 × 162,288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,163.06x = 44,050,676,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050,676,595.93/182,163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,820.03

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