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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,827.74, 243,820.98 and 112,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,827.74, 243,820.98 and 112,382.44 is: 168,283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,827.74 : 243,820.98 = 112,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,827.74/243,820.98 = 112,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,827.74x = 243,820.98 × 112,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,827.74x = 27,401,196,655.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,401,196,655.59/162,827.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,283.34

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