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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,029.46, 223,479.90 and 118,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,029.46, 223,479.90 and 118,995.66 is: 164,125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,029.46 : 223,479.90 = 118,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,029.46/223,479.90 = 118,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,029.46x = 223,479.90 × 118,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,029.46x = 26,593,138,197.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593,138,197.23/162,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,125.33

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