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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,004.52, 243,014.14 and 49,676.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,004.52, 243,014.14 and 49,676.52 is: 74,517.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,004.52 : 243,014.14 = 49,676.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,004.52/243,014.14 = 49,676.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,004.52x = 243,014.14 × 49,676.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,004.52x = 12,072,096,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,072,096,785.99/162,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,517.04

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