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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,041.70, 243,062.55 and 152,856.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,041.70, 243,062.55 and 152,856.30 is: 229,284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,041.70 : 243,062.55 = 152,856.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,041.70/243,062.55 = 152,856.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,041.70x = 243,062.55 × 152,856.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,041.70x = 37,153,642,061.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,153,642,061.57/162,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,284.45

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