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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,738.60, 302,607.90 and 162,372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,738.60, 302,607.90 and 162,372.60 is: 243,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,738.60 : 302,607.90 = 162,372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,738.60/302,607.90 = 162,372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,738.60x = 302,607.90 × 162,372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,738.60x = 49,135,231,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,135,231,503.54/201,738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,558.90

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