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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,031.80, 243,047.70 and 146,479.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,031.80, 243,047.70 and 146,479.80 is: 219,719.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,031.80 : 243,047.70 = 146,479.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,031.80/243,047.70 = 146,479.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,031.80x = 243,047.70 × 146,479.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,031.80x = 35,601,578,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,601,578,486.46/162,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,719.70

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