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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,522.22, 334,560.30 and 162,057.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,522.22, 334,560.30 and 162,057.66 is: 223,559.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,522.22 : 334,560.30 = 162,057.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,522.22/334,560.30 = 162,057.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,522.22x = 334,560.30 × 162,057.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,522.22x = 54,218,059,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,218,059,346.90/242,522.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,559.14

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