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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,254.40, 273,381.60 and 162,571.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,254.40, 273,381.60 and 162,571.40 is: 243,857.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,254.40 : 273,381.60 = 162,571.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,254.40/273,381.60 = 162,571.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,254.40x = 273,381.60 × 162,571.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,254.40x = 44,444,029,446.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,444,029,446.24/182,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,857.10

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