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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,989.96, 244,426.62 and 88,165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,989.96, 244,426.62 and 88,165.40 is: 132,216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,989.96 : 244,426.62 = 88,165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,989.96/244,426.62 = 88,165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,989.96x = 244,426.62 × 88,165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,989.96x = 21,549,970,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,549,970,722.95/162,989.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,216.55

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