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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,214.40, 273,321.60 and 161,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,214.40, 273,321.60 and 161,324.80 is: 241,987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,214.40 : 273,321.60 = 161,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,214.40/273,321.60 = 161,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,214.40x = 273,321.60 × 161,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,214.40x = 44,093,552,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,093,552,455.68/182,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,987.20

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