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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,241.73, 243,032.09 and 132,362.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,241.73, 243,032.09 and 132,362.45 is: 198,274.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,241.73 : 243,032.09 = 132,362.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,241.73/243,032.09 = 132,362.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,241.73x = 243,032.09 × 132,362.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,241.73x = 32,168,321,976.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,168,321,976.77/162,241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,274.04

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