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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,960.36, 244,814.78 and 115,039.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,960.36, 244,814.78 and 115,039.16 is: 172,822.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,960.36 : 244,814.78 = 115,039.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,960.36/244,814.78 = 115,039.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,960.36x = 244,814.78 × 115,039.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,960.36x = 28,163,286,646.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,163,286,646.78/162,960.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,822.93

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