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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,644.07, 334,753.36 and 162,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,644.07, 334,753.36 and 162,124.20 is: 223,667.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,644.07 : 334,753.36 = 162,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,644.07/334,753.36 = 162,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,644.07x = 334,753.36 × 162,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,644.07x = 54,271,620,282.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,271,620,282.00/242,644.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,667.61

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