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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,883, 244,264.44 and 56,239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,883, 244,264.44 and 56,239.72 is: 84,338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,883 : 244,264.44 = 56,239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,883/244,264.44 = 56,239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,883x = 244,264.44 × 56,239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,883x = 13,737,363,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,737,363,711.56/162,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,338.84

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