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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,965.37, 244,822.32 and 115,044.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,965.37, 244,822.32 and 115,044.15 is: 172,830.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,965.37 : 244,822.32 = 115,044.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,965.37/244,822.32 = 115,044.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,965.37x = 244,822.32 × 115,044.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,965.37x = 28,165,375,705.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,165,375,705.43/162,965.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,830.43

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