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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,512.08, 243,565.17 and 112,191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,512.08, 243,565.17 and 112,191.34 is: 168,146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,512.08 : 243,565.17 = 112,191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,512.08/243,565.17 = 112,191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,512.08x = 243,565.17 × 112,191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,512.08x = 27,325,902,799.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,325,902,799.63/162,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,146.90

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