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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,006.80, 243,010.20 and 159,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,006.80, 243,010.20 and 159,382.40 is: 239,073.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,006.80 : 243,010.20 = 159,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,006.80/243,010.20 = 159,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,006.80x = 243,010.20 × 159,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,006.80x = 38,731,548,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,731,548,900.48/162,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,073.60

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