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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,962.36, 244,817.78 and 115,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,962.36, 244,817.78 and 115,041.16 is: 172,825.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,962.36 : 244,817.78 = 115,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,962.36/244,817.78 = 115,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,962.36x = 244,817.78 × 115,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,962.36x = 28,164,121,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,164,121,399.82/162,962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,825.93

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