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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,234.36, 223,759.98 and 139,611.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,234.36, 223,759.98 and 139,611.42 is: 192,557.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,234.36 : 223,759.98 = 139,611.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,234.36/223,759.98 = 139,611.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,234.36x = 223,759.98 × 139,611.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,234.36x = 31,239,448,546.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,239,448,546.97/162,234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,557.54

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