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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,214.23, 243,247.17 and 49,855.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,214.23, 243,247.17 and 49,855.29 is: 74,760.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,214.23 : 243,247.17 = 49,855.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,214.23/243,247.17 = 49,855.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,214.23x = 243,247.17 × 49,855.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,214.23x = 12,127,158,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,127,158,202.03/162,214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,760.14

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