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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,462.80, 243,463.80 and 120,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,462.80, 243,463.80 and 120,011.60 is: 179,847.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,462.80 : 243,463.80 = 120,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,462.80/243,463.80 = 120,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,462.80x = 243,463.80 × 120,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,462.80x = 29,218,480,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,218,480,180.08/162,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,847.20

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