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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,512.30, 243,912.45 and 95,869.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,512.30, 243,912.45 and 95,869.10 is: 143,888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,512.30 : 243,912.45 = 95,869.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,512.30/243,912.45 = 95,869.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,512.30x = 243,912.45 × 95,869.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,512.30x = 23,383,667,060.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,383,667,060.30/162,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,888.60

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