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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,821.20, 274,231.80 and 162,992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,821.20, 274,231.80 and 162,992.40 is: 244,488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,821.20 : 274,231.80 = 162,992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,821.20/274,231.80 = 162,992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,821.20x = 274,231.80 × 162,992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,821.20x = 44,697,699,238.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,697,699,238.32/182,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,488.60

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