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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,465.44, 224,227.68 and 98,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,465.44, 224,227.68 and 98,823.20 is: 136,391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,465.44 : 224,227.68 = 98,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,465.44/224,227.68 = 98,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,465.44x = 224,227.68 × 98,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,465.44x = 22,158,896,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158,896,866.18/162,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,391.45

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