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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,473.44, 224,238.72 and 98,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,473.44, 224,238.72 and 98,831.20 is: 136,402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,473.44 : 224,238.72 = 98,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,473.44/224,238.72 = 98,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,473.44x = 224,238.72 × 98,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,473.44x = 22,161,781,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,161,781,784.06/162,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,402.49

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