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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,565, 243,626.10 and 91,521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,565, 243,626.10 and 91,521.52 is: 137,157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,565 : 243,626.10 = 91,521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,565/243,626.10 = 91,521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,565x = 243,626.10 × 91,521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,565x = 22,297,030,983.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,297,030,983.67/162,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,157.64

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