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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,327.98, 334,692.58 and 161,615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,327.98, 334,692.58 and 161,615.24 is: 223,215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,327.98 : 334,692.58 = 161,615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,327.98/334,692.58 = 161,615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,327.98x = 334,692.58 × 161,615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,327.98x = 54,091,421,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,091,421,642.92/242,327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,215.75

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