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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,486.60, 243,729.90 and 115,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,486.60, 243,729.90 and 115,247.40 is: 172,871.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,486.60 : 243,729.90 = 115,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,486.60/243,729.90 = 115,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,486.60x = 243,729.90 × 115,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,486.60x = 28,089,237,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,089,237,277.26/162,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,871.10

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