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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,533.70, 273,800.55 and 162,704.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,533.70, 273,800.55 and 162,704.90 is: 244,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,533.70 : 273,800.55 = 162,704.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,533.70/273,800.55 = 162,704.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,533.70x = 273,800.55 × 162,704.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,533.70x = 44,548,691,107.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,548,691,107.70/182,533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,057.35

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