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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,173.06, 271,448.63 and 162,298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,173.06, 271,448.63 and 162,298.90 is: 241,834.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,173.06 : 271,448.63 = 162,298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,173.06/271,448.63 = 162,298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,173.06x = 271,448.63 × 162,298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,173.06x = 44,055,814,055.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,814,055.51/182,173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,834.96

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