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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,002.20, 243,003.30 and 141,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,002.20, 243,003.30 and 141,266.20 is: 211,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,002.20 : 243,003.30 = 141,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,002.20/243,003.30 = 141,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,002.20x = 243,003.30 × 141,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,002.20x = 34,328,152,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,328,152,778.46/162,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,899.30

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