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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,242.16, 243,371.36 and 62,367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,242.16, 243,371.36 and 62,367.36 is: 93,554.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,242.16 : 243,371.36 = 62,367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,242.16/243,371.36 = 62,367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,242.16x = 243,371.36 × 62,367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,242.16x = 15,178,429,222.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,178,429,222.81/162,242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,554.16

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