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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,012.70, 243,019.05 and 152,827.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,012.70, 243,019.05 and 152,827.30 is: 229,240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,012.70 : 243,019.05 = 152,827.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,012.70/243,019.05 = 152,827.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,012.70x = 243,019.05 × 152,827.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,012.70x = 37,139,945,260.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,139,945,260.07/162,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,240.95

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