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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,997.64, 273,250.82 and 161,470.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,997.64, 273,250.82 and 161,470.95 is: 241,107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,997.64 : 273,250.82 = 161,470.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,997.64/273,250.82 = 161,470.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,997.64x = 273,250.82 × 161,470.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,997.64x = 44,122,069,291.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,122,069,291.84/182,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,107.32

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