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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,983.10, 302,974.65 and 162,617.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,983.10, 302,974.65 and 162,617.10 is: 243,925.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,983.10 : 302,974.65 = 162,617.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,983.10/302,974.65 = 162,617.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,983.10x = 302,974.65 × 162,617.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,983.10x = 49,268,858,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,268,858,956.52/201,983.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,925.65

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