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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,778.28, 244,170.66 and 106,974.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,778.28, 244,170.66 and 106,974.14 is: 160,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,778.28 : 244,170.66 = 106,974.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,778.28/244,170.66 = 106,974.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,778.28x = 244,170.66 × 106,974.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,778.28x = 26,119,946,366.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,119,946,366.73/162,778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,463.34

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