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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,792.40, 332,688.60 and 162,743.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,792.40, 332,688.60 and 162,743.40 is: 244,115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,792.40 : 332,688.60 = 162,743.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,792.40/332,688.60 = 162,743.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,792.40x = 332,688.60 × 162,743.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,792.40x = 54,142,873,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,142,873,905.24/221,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,115.10

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