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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,997.89, 273,251.19 and 161,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,997.89, 273,251.19 and 161,471.20 is: 241,107.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,997.89 : 273,251.19 = 161,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,997.89/273,251.19 = 161,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,997.89x = 273,251.19 × 161,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,997.89x = 44,122,197,954.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,122,197,954.41/182,997.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,107.69

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