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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,371.70, 278,575.95 and 162,562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,371.70, 278,575.95 and 162,562.10 is: 244,297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,371.70 : 278,575.95 = 162,562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,371.70/278,575.95 = 162,562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,371.70x = 278,575.95 × 162,562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,371.70x = 45,285,891,441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,285,891,441.50/185,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,297.76

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