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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,989.10, 302,983.65 and 162,623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,989.10, 302,983.65 and 162,623.10 is: 243,934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,989.10 : 302,983.65 = 162,623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,989.10/302,983.65 = 162,623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,989.10x = 302,983.65 × 162,623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,989.10x = 49,272,140,412.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,272,140,412.32/201,989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,934.65

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