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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,491.68, 334,777.32 and 162,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,491.68, 334,777.32 and 162,055.44 is: 223,729.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,491.68 : 334,777.32 = 162,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,491.68/334,777.32 = 162,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,491.68x = 334,777.32 × 162,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,491.68x = 54,252,485,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,252,485,894.62/242,491.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,729.27

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