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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,839.80, 244,259.70 and 135,191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,839.80, 244,259.70 and 135,191.80 is: 202,787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,839.80 : 244,259.70 = 135,191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,839.80/244,259.70 = 135,191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,839.80x = 244,259.70 × 135,191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,839.80x = 33,021,908,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,021,908,510.46/162,839.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,787.70

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