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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,294.52, 243,078.77 and 93,822.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,294.52, 243,078.77 and 93,822.17 is: 140,523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,294.52 : 243,078.77 = 93,822.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,294.52/243,078.77 = 93,822.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,294.52x = 243,078.77 × 93,822.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,294.52x = 22,806,177,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806,177,682.33/162,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,523.40

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