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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,162, 114,764.64 and 45,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,162, 114,764.64 and 45,437.06 is: 62,703.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,162 : 114,764.64 = 45,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,162/114,764.64 = 45,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,162x = 114,764.64 × 45,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,162x = 5,214,567,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,214,567,833.56/83,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,703.73

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