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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,534.20, 273,801.30 and 162,705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,534.20, 273,801.30 and 162,705.40 is: 244,058.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,534.20 : 273,801.30 = 162,705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,534.20/273,801.30 = 162,705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,534.20x = 273,801.30 × 162,705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,534.20x = 44,548,950,037.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,548,950,037.02/182,534.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,058.10

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