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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,278.20, 243,359.70 and 112,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,278.20, 243,359.70 and 112,358.20 is: 168,497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,278.20 : 243,359.70 = 112,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,278.20/243,359.70 = 112,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,278.20x = 243,359.70 × 112,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,278.20x = 27,343,457,844.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,343,457,844.54/162,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,497.42

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