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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,042.60, 324,063.90 and 162,820.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,042.60, 324,063.90 and 162,820.20 is: 244,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,042.60 : 324,063.90 = 162,820.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,042.60/324,063.90 = 162,820.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,042.60x = 324,063.90 × 162,820.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,042.60x = 52,764,149,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,764,149,010.78/216,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,230.30

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