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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,427.60, 273,641.40 and 164,712.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,427.60, 273,641.40 and 164,712.90 is: 247,069.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,427.60 : 273,641.40 = 164,712.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,427.60/273,641.40 = 164,712.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,427.60x = 273,641.40 × 164,712.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,427.60x = 45,072,268,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,072,268,554.06/182,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,069.35

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