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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,770.47, 334,902.92 and 162,223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,770.47, 334,902.92 and 162,223.26 is: 223,787.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,770.47 : 334,902.92 = 162,223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,770.47/334,902.92 = 162,223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,770.47x = 334,902.92 × 162,223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,770.47x = 54,329,042,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,329,042,654.80/242,770.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,787.69

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