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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,012.70, 243,019.05 and 146,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,012.70, 243,019.05 and 146,266.30 is: 219,399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,012.70 : 243,019.05 = 146,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,012.70/243,019.05 = 146,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,012.70x = 243,019.05 × 146,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,012.70x = 35,545,497,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,545,497,273.02/162,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,399.45

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