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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,238.73, 243,420.42 and 114,253.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,238.73, 243,420.42 and 114,253.39 is: 171,423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,238.73 : 243,420.42 = 114,253.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,238.73/243,420.42 = 114,253.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,238.73x = 243,420.42 × 114,253.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,238.73x = 27,811,607,571.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811,607,571.67/162,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,423.97

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