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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,505.40, 273,758.10 and 162,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,505.40, 273,758.10 and 162,844.60 is: 244,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,505.40 : 273,758.10 = 162,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,505.40/273,758.10 = 162,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,505.40x = 273,758.10 × 162,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,505.40x = 44,580,028,291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,580,028,291.26/182,505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,266.90

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