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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,179.12, 271,457.57 and 162,304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,179.12, 271,457.57 and 162,304.96 is: 241,843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,179.12 : 271,457.57 = 162,304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,179.12/271,457.57 = 162,304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,179.12x = 271,457.57 × 162,304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,179.12x = 44,058,910,040.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,058,910,040.55/182,179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,843.91

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