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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,414, 243,616.91 and 44,082.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,414, 243,616.91 and 44,082.27 is: 66,122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,414 : 243,616.91 = 44,082.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,414/243,616.91 = 44,082.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,414x = 243,616.91 × 44,082.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,414x = 10,739,186,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,739,186,182.77/162,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,122.29

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