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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,377.70, 243,307.35 and 135,939.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,377.70, 243,307.35 and 135,939.30 is: 203,691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,377.70 : 243,307.35 = 135,939.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,377.70/243,307.35 = 135,939.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,377.70x = 243,307.35 × 135,939.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,377.70x = 33,075,030,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,075,030,843.86/162,377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,691.95

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