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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,233.36, 223,758.72 and 139,610.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,233.36, 223,758.72 and 139,610.48 is: 192,556.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,233.36 : 223,758.72 = 139,610.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,233.36/223,758.72 = 139,610.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,233.36x = 223,758.72 × 139,610.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,233.36x = 31,239,062,303.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,239,062,303.39/162,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,556.34

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