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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,375.84, 243,170.12 and 112,315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,375.84, 243,170.12 and 112,315.44 is: 168,200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,375.84 : 243,170.12 = 112,315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,375.84/243,170.12 = 112,315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,375.84x = 243,170.12 × 112,315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,375.84x = 27,311,759,022.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,311,759,022.65/162,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,200.88

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