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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,223.60, 273,335.40 and 162,524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,223.60, 273,335.40 and 162,524.40 is: 243,786.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,223.60 : 273,335.40 = 162,524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,223.60/273,335.40 = 162,524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,223.60x = 273,335.40 × 162,524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,223.60x = 44,423,671,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,423,671,883.76/182,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,786.60

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