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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,432.40, 273,130.20 and 161,696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,432.40, 273,130.20 and 161,696.40 is: 242,085.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,432.40 : 273,130.20 = 161,696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,432.40/273,130.20 = 161,696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,432.40x = 273,130.20 × 161,696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,432.40x = 44,164,170,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,164,170,071.28/182,432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,085.12

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