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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,425.60, 243,638.40 and 147,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,425.60, 243,638.40 and 147,910.40 is: 221,865.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,425.60 : 243,638.40 = 147,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,425.60/243,638.40 = 147,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,425.60x = 243,638.40 × 147,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,425.60x = 36,036,653,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,036,653,199.36/162,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,865.60

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