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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,394.98, 332,318.46 and 162,054.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,394.98, 332,318.46 and 162,054.38 is: 243,246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,394.98 : 332,318.46 = 162,054.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,394.98/332,318.46 = 162,054.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,394.98x = 332,318.46 × 162,054.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,394.98x = 53,853,661,997.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,853,661,997.85/221,394.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,246.99

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