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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,006.70, 243,010.05 and 147,232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,006.70, 243,010.05 and 147,232.30 is: 220,848.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,006.70 : 243,010.05 = 147,232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,006.70/243,010.05 = 147,232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,006.70x = 243,010.05 × 147,232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,006.70x = 35,778,928,584.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,778,928,584.62/162,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,848.45

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