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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,877.70, 244,316.55 and 139,549.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,877.70, 244,316.55 and 139,549.70 is: 209,324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,877.70 : 244,316.55 = 139,549.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,877.70/244,316.55 = 139,549.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,877.70x = 244,316.55 × 139,549.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,877.70x = 34,094,301,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,094,301,257.54/162,877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,324.55

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