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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,496.30, 333,744.45 and 162,718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,496.30, 333,744.45 and 162,718.30 is: 244,077.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,496.30 : 333,744.45 = 162,718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,496.30/333,744.45 = 162,718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,496.30x = 333,744.45 × 162,718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,496.30x = 54,306,329,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,306,329,538.44/222,496.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,077.45

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