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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,178.12, 271,456.08 and 162,303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,178.12, 271,456.08 and 162,303.96 is: 241,842.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,178.12 : 271,456.08 = 162,303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,178.12/271,456.08 = 162,303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,178.12x = 271,456.08 × 162,303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,178.12x = 44,058,396,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,058,396,750.08/182,178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,842.42

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