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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,863.70, 244,295.55 and 134,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,863.70, 244,295.55 and 134,870.10 is: 202,305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,863.70 : 244,295.55 = 134,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,863.70/244,295.55 = 134,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,863.70x = 244,295.55 × 134,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,863.70x = 32,948,165,258.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,948,165,258.06/162,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,305.15

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