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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,474, 243,544.83 and 62,595.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,474, 243,544.83 and 62,595.06 is: 93,828.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,474 : 243,544.83 = 62,595.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,474/243,544.83 = 62,595.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,474x = 243,544.83 × 62,595.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,474x = 15,244,703,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,244,703,246.54/162,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,828.57

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