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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,247.60, 243,371.40 and 92,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,247.60, 243,371.40 and 92,263.60 is: 138,395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,247.60 : 243,371.40 = 92,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,247.60/243,371.40 = 92,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,247.60x = 243,371.40 × 92,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,247.60x = 22,454,321,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,454,321,501.04/162,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,395.40

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