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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,954.42, 243,316.83 and 145,977.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,954.42, 243,316.83 and 145,977.84 is: 217,968.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,954.42 : 243,316.83 = 145,977.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,954.42/243,316.83 = 145,977.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,954.42x = 243,316.83 × 145,977.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,954.42x = 35,518,865,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,518,865,279.05/162,954.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,968.10

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