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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,769.02, 244,528.71 and 156,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,769.02, 244,528.71 and 156,043.08 is: 234,424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,769.02 : 244,528.71 = 156,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,769.02/244,528.71 = 156,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,769.02x = 244,528.71 × 156,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,769.02x = 38,157,013,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,157,013,056.83/162,769.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,424.30

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