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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,246.70, 289,870.05 and 162,142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,246.70, 289,870.05 and 162,142.70 is: 243,214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,246.70 : 289,870.05 = 162,142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,246.70/289,870.05 = 162,142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,246.70x = 289,870.05 × 162,142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,246.70x = 47,000,312,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,000,312,556.14/193,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,214.05

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