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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,255.06, 242,903.25 and 119,853.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,255.06, 242,903.25 and 119,853.54 is: 179,426.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,255.06 : 242,903.25 = 119,853.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,255.06/242,903.25 = 119,853.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,255.06x = 242,903.25 × 119,853.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,255.06x = 29,112,814,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,112,814,390.01/162,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,426.23

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