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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,136.69, 223,684.27 and 108,336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,136.69, 223,684.27 and 108,336.49 is: 149,461.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,136.69 : 223,684.27 = 108,336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,136.69/223,684.27 = 108,336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,136.69x = 223,684.27 × 108,336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,136.69x = 24,233,167,849.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,233,167,849.96/162,136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,461.35

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