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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,279.92, 243,427.39 and 49,965.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,279.92, 243,427.39 and 49,965.17 is: 74,950.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,279.92 : 243,427.39 = 49,965.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,279.92/243,427.39 = 49,965.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,279.92x = 243,427.39 × 49,965.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,279.92x = 12,162,889,581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162,889,581.96/162,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,950.06

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