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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,747, 244,121.94 and 57,583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,747, 244,121.94 and 57,583.80 is: 86,376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,747 : 244,121.94 = 57,583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,747/244,121.94 = 57,583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,747x = 244,121.94 × 57,583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,747x = 14,057,468,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,057,468,968.57/162,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,376.21

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