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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,168.24, 243,237.51 and 114,985.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,168.24, 243,237.51 and 114,985.74 is: 172,468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,168.24 : 243,237.51 = 114,985.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,168.24/243,237.51 = 114,985.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,168.24x = 243,237.51 × 114,985.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,168.24x = 27,968,845,083.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,968,845,083.11/162,168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,468.08

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