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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,005.40, 243,008.10 and 155,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,005.40, 243,008.10 and 155,444.40 is: 233,166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,005.40 : 243,008.10 = 155,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,005.40/243,008.10 = 155,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,005.40x = 243,008.10 × 155,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,005.40x = 37,774,248,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,774,248,299.64/162,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,166.60

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