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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,432.16, 334,659.60 and 162,990.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,432.16, 334,659.60 and 162,990.24 is: 224,995.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,432.16 : 334,659.60 = 162,990.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,432.16/334,659.60 = 162,990.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,432.16x = 334,659.60 × 162,990.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,432.16x = 54,546,248,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,546,248,522.30/242,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,995.93

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