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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,606.63, 243,909.95 and 107,189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,606.63, 243,909.95 and 107,189.67 is: 160,784.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,606.63 : 243,909.95 = 107,189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,606.63/243,909.95 = 107,189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,606.63x = 243,909.95 × 107,189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,606.63x = 26,144,626,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,144,626,514.27/162,606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,784.51

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