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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,276.40, 273,414.60 and 163,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,276.40, 273,414.60 and 163,905.60 is: 245,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,276.40 : 273,414.60 = 163,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,276.40/273,414.60 = 163,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,276.40x = 273,414.60 × 163,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,276.40x = 44,814,184,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,814,184,061.76/182,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,858.40

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