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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,491.43, 334,776.98 and 162,055.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,491.43, 334,776.98 and 162,055.19 is: 223,728.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,491.43 : 334,776.98 = 162,055.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,491.43/334,776.98 = 162,055.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,491.43x = 334,776.98 × 162,055.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,491.43x = 54,252,347,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,252,347,101.53/242,491.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,728.93

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