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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,783.60, 244,175.40 and 146,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,783.60, 244,175.40 and 146,713.20 is: 220,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,783.60 : 244,175.40 = 146,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,783.60/244,175.40 = 146,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,783.60x = 244,175.40 × 146,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,783.60x = 35,823,754,295.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,823,754,295.28/162,783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,069.80

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