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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,003.15, 243,004.73 and 146,502.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,003.15, 243,004.73 and 146,502.79 is: 219,754.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,003.15 : 243,004.73 = 146,502.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,003.15/243,004.73 = 146,502.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,003.15x = 243,004.73 × 146,502.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,003.15x = 35,600,869,588.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,600,869,588.17/162,003.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,754.18

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