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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,029.70, 243,044.55 and 146,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,029.70, 243,044.55 and 146,283.30 is: 219,424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,029.70 : 243,044.55 = 146,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,029.70/243,044.55 = 146,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,029.70x = 243,044.55 × 146,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,029.70x = 35,553,358,821.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,553,358,821.02/162,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,424.95

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