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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,768.79, 244,527.37 and 114,847.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,768.79, 244,527.37 and 114,847.69 is: 172,535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,768.79 : 244,527.37 = 114,847.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,768.79/244,527.37 = 114,847.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,768.79x = 244,527.37 × 114,847.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,768.79x = 28,083,402,687.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,083,402,687.84/162,768.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,535.55

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