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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,808.40, 332,712.60 and 162,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,808.40, 332,712.60 and 162,759.40 is: 244,139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,808.40 : 332,712.60 = 162,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,808.40/332,712.60 = 162,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,808.40x = 332,712.60 × 162,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,808.40x = 54,152,103,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,152,103,148.44/221,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,139.10

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