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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,881.49, 334,309.88 and 162,971.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,881.49, 334,309.88 and 162,971.36 is: 244,447.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,881.49 : 334,309.88 = 162,971.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,881.49/334,309.88 = 162,971.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,881.49x = 334,309.88 × 162,971.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,881.49x = 54,482,933,318.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,482,933,318.63/222,881.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,447.99

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