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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,007.60, 243,011.40 and 144,292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,007.60, 243,011.40 and 144,292.90 is: 216,439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,007.60 : 243,011.40 = 144,292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,007.60/243,011.40 = 144,292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,007.60x = 243,011.40 × 144,292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,007.60x = 35,064,819,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,064,819,639.06/162,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,439.35

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