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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,865.20, 244,297.80 and 120,874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,865.20, 244,297.80 and 120,874.80 is: 181,312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,865.20 : 244,297.80 = 120,874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,865.20/244,297.80 = 120,874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,865.20x = 244,297.80 × 120,874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,865.20x = 29,529,447,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,529,447,715.44/162,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,312.20

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