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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,190.40, 272,767.20 and 161,454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,190.40, 272,767.20 and 161,454.40 is: 241,722.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,190.40 : 272,767.20 = 161,454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,190.40/272,767.20 = 161,454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,190.40x = 272,767.20 × 161,454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,190.40x = 44,039,464,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,039,464,615.68/182,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,722.20

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