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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,334.76, 274,858.50 and 162,923.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,334.76, 274,858.50 and 162,923.24 is: 224,651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,334.76 : 274,858.50 = 162,923.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,334.76/274,858.50 = 162,923.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,334.76x = 274,858.50 × 162,923.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,334.76x = 44,780,837,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,780,837,361.54/199,334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,651.42

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