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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,797.31, 334,941.21 and 162,244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,797.31, 334,941.21 and 162,244.65 is: 223,818.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,797.31 : 334,941.21 = 162,244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,797.31/334,941.21 = 162,244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,797.31x = 334,941.21 × 162,244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,797.31x = 54,342,419,387.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,342,419,387.03/242,797.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,818.05

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