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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,494.60, 243,266.70 and 115,838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,494.60, 243,266.70 and 115,838.60 is: 173,419.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,494.60 : 243,266.70 = 115,838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,494.60/243,266.70 = 115,838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,494.60x = 243,266.70 × 115,838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,494.60x = 28,179,673,954.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,179,673,954.62/162,494.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,419.14

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