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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,822.20, 274,233.30 and 162,993.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,822.20, 274,233.30 and 162,993.40 is: 244,490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,822.20 : 274,233.30 = 162,993.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,822.20/274,233.30 = 162,993.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,822.20x = 274,233.30 × 162,993.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,822.20x = 44,698,217,960.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,698,217,960.22/182,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,490.10

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