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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,214.73, 243,247.92 and 49,855.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,214.73, 243,247.92 and 49,855.79 is: 74,760.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,214.73 : 243,247.92 = 49,855.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,214.73/243,247.92 = 49,855.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,214.73x = 243,247.92 × 49,855.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,214.73x = 12,127,317,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,127,317,217.46/162,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,760.89

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