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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,512.80, 243,769.20 and 146,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,512.80, 243,769.20 and 146,960.80 is: 220,441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,512.80 : 243,769.20 = 146,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,512.80/243,769.20 = 146,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,512.80x = 243,769.20 × 146,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,512.80x = 35,824,516,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,824,516,647.36/162,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,441.20

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