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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,625.40, 290,438.10 and 162,521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,625.40, 290,438.10 and 162,521.40 is: 243,782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,625.40 : 290,438.10 = 162,521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,625.40/290,438.10 = 162,521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,625.40x = 290,438.10 × 162,521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,625.40x = 47,202,406,625.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,202,406,625.34/193,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,782.10

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