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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,999.64, 273,253.80 and 161,472.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,999.64, 273,253.80 and 161,472.95 is: 241,110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,999.64 : 273,253.80 = 161,472.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,999.64/273,253.80 = 161,472.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,999.64x = 273,253.80 × 161,472.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,999.64x = 44,123,097,184.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,123,097,184.71/182,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,110.29

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