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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,288.99, 223,914.33 and 111,314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,288.99, 223,914.33 and 111,314.34 is: 153,583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,288.99 : 223,914.33 = 111,314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,288.99/223,914.33 = 111,314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,288.99x = 223,914.33 × 111,314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,288.99x = 24,924,875,860.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,924,875,860.49/162,288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,583.28

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