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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,883.49, 334,312.87 and 162,973.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,883.49, 334,312.87 and 162,973.36 is: 244,451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,883.49 : 334,312.87 = 162,973.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,883.49/334,312.87 = 162,973.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,883.49x = 334,312.87 × 162,973.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,883.49x = 54,484,091,715.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,484,091,715.14/222,883.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,451.00

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