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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,005.20, 243,007.80 and 144,494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,005.20, 243,007.80 and 144,494.80 is: 216,742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,005.20 : 243,007.80 = 144,494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,005.20/243,007.80 = 144,494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,005.20x = 243,007.80 × 144,494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,005.20x = 35,113,363,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113,363,459.44/162,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,742.20

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