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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,338.40, 243,507.60 and 144,712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,338.40, 243,507.60 and 144,712.80 is: 217,069.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,338.40 : 243,507.60 = 144,712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,338.40/243,507.60 = 144,712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,338.40x = 243,507.60 × 144,712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,338.40x = 35,238,666,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,238,666,617.28/162,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,069.20

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