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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,247.08, 342,702.96 and 162,038.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,247.08, 342,702.96 and 162,038.76 is: 243,294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,247.08 : 342,702.96 = 162,038.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,247.08/342,702.96 = 162,038.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,247.08x = 342,702.96 × 162,038.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,247.08x = 55,531,162,686.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,531,162,686.73/228,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,294.08

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