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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,966.37, 244,823.82 and 115,045.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,966.37, 244,823.82 and 115,045.15 is: 172,831.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,966.37 : 244,823.82 = 115,045.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,966.37/244,823.82 = 115,045.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,966.37x = 244,823.82 × 115,045.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,966.37x = 28,165,793,095.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,165,793,095.47/162,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,831.94

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