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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,912.60, 244,368.90 and 123,546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,912.60, 244,368.90 and 123,546.60 is: 185,319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,912.60 : 244,368.90 = 123,546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,912.60/244,368.90 = 123,546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,912.60x = 244,368.90 × 123,546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,912.60x = 30,190,946,740.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,190,946,740.74/162,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,319.90

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