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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,006.80, 243,010.20 and 153,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,006.80, 243,010.20 and 153,258.80 is: 229,888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,006.80 : 243,010.20 = 153,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,006.80/243,010.20 = 153,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,006.80x = 243,010.20 × 153,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,006.80x = 37,243,451,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,243,451,639.76/162,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,888.20

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