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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,227.60, 273,341.40 and 164,512.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,227.60, 273,341.40 and 164,512.90 is: 246,769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,227.60 : 273,341.40 = 164,512.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,227.60/273,341.40 = 164,512.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,227.60x = 273,341.40 × 164,512.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,227.60x = 44,968,186,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,968,186,404.06/182,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,769.35

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