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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,399.33, 224,151.71 and 130,007.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,399.33, 224,151.71 and 130,007.43 is: 179,442.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,399.33 : 224,151.71 = 130,007.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,399.33/224,151.71 = 130,007.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,399.33x = 224,151.71 × 130,007.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,399.33x = 29,141,387,097.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,141,387,097.17/162,399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,442.78

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