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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,431.40, 273,128.70 and 161,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,431.40, 273,128.70 and 161,695.40 is: 242,083.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,431.40 : 273,128.70 = 161,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,431.40/273,128.70 = 161,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,431.40x = 273,128.70 × 161,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,431.40x = 44,163,654,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,163,654,397.98/182,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,083.62

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