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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,174.06, 271,450.12 and 162,299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,174.06, 271,450.12 and 162,299.90 is: 241,836.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,174.06 : 271,450.12 = 162,299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,174.06/271,450.12 = 162,299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,174.06x = 271,450.12 × 162,299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,174.06x = 44,056,327,330.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,056,327,330.99/182,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,836.45

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