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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,244.60, 243,366.90 and 115,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,244.60, 243,366.90 and 115,005.40 is: 172,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,244.60 : 243,366.90 = 115,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,244.60/243,366.90 = 115,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,244.60x = 243,366.90 × 115,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,244.60x = 27,988,507,681.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,988,507,681.26/162,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,508.10

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