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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,986.46, 244,421.37 and 88,161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,986.46, 244,421.37 and 88,161.90 is: 132,211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,986.46 : 244,421.37 = 88,161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,986.46/244,421.37 = 88,161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,986.46x = 244,421.37 × 88,161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,986.46x = 21,548,652,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,548,652,379.80/162,986.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,211.30

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