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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,577.46, 243,550.56 and 119,805.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,577.46, 243,550.56 and 119,805.18 is: 179,475.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,577.46 : 243,550.56 = 119,805.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,577.46/243,550.56 = 119,805.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,577.46x = 243,550.56 × 119,805.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,577.46x = 29,178,618,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,178,618,679.90/162,577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,475.18

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