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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,187.70, 243,281.55 and 153,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,187.70, 243,281.55 and 153,002.30 is: 229,503.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,187.70 : 243,281.55 = 153,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,187.70/243,281.55 = 153,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,187.70x = 243,281.55 × 153,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,187.70x = 37,222,636,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,222,636,697.57/162,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,503.45

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