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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,006, 243,021.69 and 43,675.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,006, 243,021.69 and 43,675.53 is: 65,516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,006 : 243,021.69 = 43,675.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,006/243,021.69 = 43,675.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,006x = 243,021.69 × 43,675.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,006x = 10,614,101,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,614,101,112.25/162,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,516.72

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