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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,541.44, 223,808.48 and 142,284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,541.44, 223,808.48 and 142,284.96 is: 195,916.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,541.44 : 223,808.48 = 142,284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,541.44/223,808.48 = 142,284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,541.44x = 223,808.48 × 142,284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,541.44x = 31,844,580,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,844,580,624.46/162,541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,916.69

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