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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,225.36, 223,747.56 and 139,602.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,225.36, 223,747.56 and 139,602.42 is: 192,545.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,225.36 : 223,747.56 = 139,602.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,225.36/223,747.56 = 139,602.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,225.36x = 223,747.56 × 139,602.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,225.36x = 31,235,700,845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,235,700,845.10/162,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,545.12

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