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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,083.67, 223,407.75 and 108,349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,083.67, 223,407.75 and 108,349.08 is: 149,342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,083.67 : 223,407.75 = 108,349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,083.67/223,407.75 = 108,349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,083.67x = 223,407.75 × 108,349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,083.67x = 24,206,023,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,206,023,745.90/162,083.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,342.77

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