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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,346.14, 243,267.98 and 112,523.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,346.14, 243,267.98 and 112,523.58 is: 168,611.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,346.14 : 243,267.98 = 112,523.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,346.14/243,267.98 = 112,523.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,346.14x = 243,267.98 × 112,523.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,346.14x = 27,373,384,008.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,373,384,008.97/162,346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,611.24

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