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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,855.60, 332,783.40 and 162,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,855.60, 332,783.40 and 162,369.20 is: 243,553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,855.60 : 332,783.40 = 162,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,855.60/332,783.40 = 162,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,855.60x = 332,783.40 × 162,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,855.60x = 54,033,774,431.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,033,774,431.28/221,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,553.80

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