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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,909.70, 244,364.55 and 140,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,909.70, 244,364.55 and 140,359.30 is: 210,538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,909.70 : 244,364.55 = 140,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,909.70/244,364.55 = 140,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,909.70x = 244,364.55 × 140,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,909.70x = 34,298,837,182.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,298,837,182.82/162,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,538.95

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