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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,012.80, 243,019.20 and 112,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,012.80, 243,019.20 and 112,149.20 is: 168,223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,012.80 : 243,019.20 = 112,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,012.80/243,019.20 = 112,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,012.80x = 243,019.20 × 112,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,012.80x = 27,254,408,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,254,408,864.64/162,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,223.80

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