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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,003.20, 243,004.80 and 156,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,003.20, 243,004.80 and 156,098.30 is: 234,147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,003.20 : 243,004.80 = 156,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,003.20/243,004.80 = 156,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,003.20x = 243,004.80 × 156,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,003.20x = 37,932,636,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,932,636,171.84/162,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,147.45

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