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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,884.44, 338,900.46 and 162,652.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,884.44, 338,900.46 and 162,652.78 is: 244,032.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,884.44 : 338,900.46 = 162,652.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,884.44/338,900.46 = 162,652.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,884.44x = 338,900.46 × 162,652.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,884.44x = 55,123,101,962.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,123,101,962.28/225,884.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,032.31

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