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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,802.10, 244,577.55 and 114,881.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,802.10, 244,577.55 and 114,881.06 is: 172,585.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,802.10 : 244,577.55 = 114,881.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,802.10/244,577.55 = 114,881.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,802.10x = 244,577.55 × 114,881.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,802.10x = 28,097,328,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,097,328,196.20/162,802.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,585.78

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