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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,528.10, 243,316.95 and 115,872.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,528.10, 243,316.95 and 115,872.10 is: 173,469.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,528.10 : 243,316.95 = 115,872.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,528.10/243,316.95 = 115,872.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,528.10x = 243,316.95 × 115,872.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,528.10x = 28,193,645,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,193,645,962.10/162,528.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,469.36

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