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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,166.06, 271,438.17 and 162,291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,166.06, 271,438.17 and 162,291.90 is: 241,824.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,166.06 : 271,438.17 = 162,291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,166.06/271,438.17 = 162,291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,166.06x = 271,438.17 × 162,291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,166.06x = 44,052,216,341.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,052,216,341.82/182,166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,824.50

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