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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,672.83, 244,051.31 and 95,261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,672.83, 244,051.31 and 95,261.79 is: 142,917.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,672.83 : 244,051.31 = 95,261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,672.83/244,051.31 = 95,261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,672.83x = 244,051.31 × 95,261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,672.83x = 23,248,764,642.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248,764,642.44/162,672.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,917.32

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