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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,462.36, 224,238.66 and 130,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,462.36, 224,238.66 and 130,070.52 is: 179,529.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,462.36 : 224,238.66 = 130,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,462.36/224,238.66 = 130,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,462.36x = 224,238.66 × 130,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,462.36x = 29,166,839,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,166,839,110.30/162,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,529.83

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