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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,007.40, 243,011.10 and 114,314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,007.40, 243,011.10 and 114,314.60 is: 171,471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,007.40 : 243,011.10 = 114,314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,007.40/243,011.10 = 114,314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,007.40x = 243,011.10 × 114,314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,007.40x = 27,779,716,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,779,716,692.06/162,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,471.90

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