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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,239.73, 243,421.92 and 114,254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,239.73, 243,421.92 and 114,254.39 is: 171,425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,239.73 : 243,421.92 = 114,254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,239.73/243,421.92 = 114,254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,239.73x = 243,421.92 × 114,254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,239.73x = 27,812,022,982.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,812,022,982.23/162,239.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,425.48

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