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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,101.80, 243,152.70 and 139,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,101.80, 243,152.70 and 139,940.20 is: 209,910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,101.80 : 243,152.70 = 139,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,101.80/243,152.70 = 139,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,101.80x = 243,152.70 × 139,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,101.80x = 34,026,837,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,026,837,468.54/162,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,910.30

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