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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,732.40, 313,907.40 and 162,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,732.40, 313,907.40 and 162,730.80 is: 243,559.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,732.40 : 313,907.40 = 162,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,732.40/313,907.40 = 162,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,732.40x = 313,907.40 × 162,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,732.40x = 51,082,402,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,082,402,327.92/209,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,559.90

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