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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,005.60, 324,008.40 and 162,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,005.60, 324,008.40 and 162,783.20 is: 244,174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,005.60 : 324,008.40 = 162,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,005.60/324,008.40 = 162,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,005.60x = 324,008.40 × 162,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,005.60x = 52,743,124,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,743,124,178.88/216,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,174.80

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