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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,849.40, 244,274.10 and 134,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,849.40, 244,274.10 and 134,855.80 is: 202,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,849.40 : 244,274.10 = 134,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,849.40/244,274.10 = 134,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,849.40x = 244,274.10 × 134,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,849.40x = 32,941,779,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,941,779,174.78/162,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,283.70

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